as in obscurities
a person of little fame
He surrounded himself with mediocrities to appear more notable by comparison.
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Noun
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Could there be any truth to the fan theory that Greg was hiding on the boat when Tanya killed Quentin and his minions, then fatally conked herself in the head while escaping?—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025 -
Elon Musk your doge minions just fired me and my colleagues at CMMI.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pay attention to what kinds of insects are attending to them.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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The ongoing decline of birds signals a broader crisis in the natural world already documented in global losses in insects, amphibians, and other wildlife.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Mediocrities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediocrities. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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