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
And then the Hornets bricked their way to oblivion, with more turnovers (seven) than field goals (five).
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
Until the economies of scale kicked in that would shove mechanical movements into near oblivion within a decade, quartz watches were priced well at the luxury end of the market.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Celebrate the endless oblivion of eternal night with an evening that recreates the city’s ethereal relationship with vampires in all their forms on this most hallowed of dates.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
We were squeezed into potential oblivion — a technical genocide.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
Until the economies of scale kicked in that would shove mechanical movements into near oblivion within a decade, quartz watches were priced well at the luxury end of the market.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Celebrate the endless oblivion of eternal night with an evening that recreates the city’s ethereal relationship with vampires in all their forms on this most hallowed of dates.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
We were squeezed into potential oblivion — a technical genocide.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivion
Noun
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Both times, international and domestic West German news outlets expressed alarm about students’ ignorance.—
Daniela R. P. Weiner,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Our society seems to be spiraling into a vortex of callousness, ignorance, cynicism, violence, intolerance, and hate.—
Rabbi Dan Levin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 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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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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Proceeds from the event support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Children who recover can still face devastating ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea, dehydration, malnourishment, blindness, and brain swelling.—
Penelope Gatlin,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
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Burke’s attorney, Blair Berk, entered the pleas on the singer’s behalf and reiterated his claim of innocence.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lanez maintained his innocence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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