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
Companies that even consider such a mindset are headed towards oblivion.
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Anand Rao, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
After decades of oblivion, in 2006, the Cabaret Voltaire publishing house started to translate and publish his novels for the first time in our country.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Cardholders report that rewards are devalued, denied, disappeared, or fine-printed to oblivion, their actual redemption details dramatically different from their marketing materials.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
Hunter Renfrow and his chances of making the team
Like the whole topic of Young, Hunter Renfrow’s likelihood of making the team has been discussed into oblivion.
—Alex Zietlow
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
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Anand Rao, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
After decades of oblivion, in 2006, the Cabaret Voltaire publishing house started to translate and publish his novels for the first time in our country.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Cardholders report that rewards are devalued, denied, disappeared, or fine-printed to oblivion, their actual redemption details dramatically different from their marketing materials.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
Hunter Renfrow and his chances of making the team
Like the whole topic of Young, Hunter Renfrow’s likelihood of making the team has been discussed into oblivion.
—Alex Zietlow
july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivion
Noun
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The problem is not ignorance or bad arithmetic.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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LaNasa echoed her friend’s concern while adding an ignorance of history will lead to its repetition.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to her, his reaction wasn’t just forgetfulness but entitlement.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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More powerful than the noise of breaking news or the forgetfulness of scrolling.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Göring is a frighteningly intelligent individual with very selective blindness.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The claims led to Rocky’s arrest and widespread headlines, but the rapper maintained his innocence.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Patterson, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial and said the poisonings were accidental, has 28 days to appeal her sentence.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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