Definition of oblivionnext
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 This multi-level tale of the battle against oblivion made for one of the Previews’ highlights. John Hopewell, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 There’s something endearing about one of the world’s most prestigious motorcycle makers almost disappearing into oblivion and making a full-fledged resurgence with a fresh approach. New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Many credit Latvala for saving the Republicans from oblivion by providing party leaders the data tools, expertise and technology needed to overthrow Democrats and launch a reign of dominance that continues today. Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 But as memory makers try to build higher stacks to pack in more bits and bandwidth, experts worry this high bandwidth-memory (HBM) will trap enough heat to cook itself into oblivion. IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oblivion
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Noun
  • The title refers not only to the horror film my protagonist, Maya, is trying to make, but also to the city’s new masters and to those living in a zombified state of willful ignorance.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Policymakers' ignorance of oil market mechanics becomes clear only when geopolitics enters the picture and blows it all to hell, either figuratively or literally.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The woman’s vanity and the husband’s forgetfulness collide to sow chaos and discord in the house.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Occasional forgetfulness—like misplacing items or struggling to recall a word—is a normal part of aging, especially if the information eventually comes back.
    Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Dreaming of a harvestable nirvana in a matchbox yard?
    Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Put differently, blindness, two-handedness, and the continuous line are restraints that freed Nauman from the habits of description.
    Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outbreaks continue to occur every year, causing deaths, blindness, and permanent injuries.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Colombians locked up in Haiti have also maintained their innocence, and said they were set up.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The song celebrates the beauty of one’s native land and the innocence and carefree spirit of childhood.
    Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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