as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
the namelessness of the builders of the Mayan pyramids is no way diminishes the greatness of their achievement
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Noun
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Garth Jennings has made a movie charting Pulp’s rise from obscurity to cultural touchstone, set to premiere exclusively on Mubi this fall.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026 -
Goldman was deported to Russia in the Palmer Raids of 1919—an undocumented immigrant, shipped to obscurity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Michaels adamantly submits that the answer is not submission in silence but a strong determination to fight for a party that once stood for America’s vision of liberty and justice for all, regardless of race or religion.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Although additional human research is needed, these findings suggest silence may actively support long-term brain health.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Within a few decades, the towns and their landmarks slid into oblivion, sometimes abandoned or, at best, struggling along.—
Rebecca Treon,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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In the last episode, there’s a phone call with Frederick’s mother, who’s either in total denial or oblivion toward the situation.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The official requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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“Namelessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/namelessness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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