as in ignorance
a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations
for two weeks each year the stressed-out couple enjoy the blissful oblivion that comes with a vacation at the beach
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Recent Examples of oblivion
The Conservatives, staring at electoral oblivion, hastily followed suit, pledging to repeal the Climate Change Act.
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Bjorn Lomborg, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
My love, there is no oblivion, no dream.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Even the guest features are reverbed to oblivion.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Not shocking or appalling, or overly complicated or computer-generated into oblivion.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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Bjorn Lomborg, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
My love, there is no oblivion, no dream.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Even the guest features are reverbed to oblivion.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Not shocking or appalling, or overly complicated or computer-generated into oblivion.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivion
Noun
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Don’t let the fact that Italy’s unexpected heroics allowed Team USA to back into a quarterfinal spot erase the embarrassment of an all-too-telling admission of ignorance by DeRosa.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austen’s ideal romantic relationships are never founded on ignorance or lies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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What these succulents don’t handle well is overwatering, so don’t think that giving them a little extra to make up for forgetfulness will pay off.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the film, after switching bodies for a day, Tess and Anna reach a nirvana of empathy and understanding.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Erythromycin eye ointment protects against gonorrhea that can be contracted during birth and potentially cause blindness if untreated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The incident marks at least the third time this year that anti-ICE demonstrators suffered partial or complete blindness after police used force against them.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The visual language recalls a simpler time — a reclamation of an innocence lost.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors said new evidence — including confessions from two other men who were convicted of similar robberies — supported his longstanding claim of innocence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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