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
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.
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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
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony Crystal Cruises was bankrupt and facing oblivion when it was rescued by luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent, which bought the 602-passenger Crystal Symphony (and 740-passenger Crystal Serenity) and relaunched the brand.
—AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
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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
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony Crystal Cruises was bankrupt and facing oblivion when it was rescued by luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent, which bought the 602-passenger Crystal Symphony (and 740-passenger Crystal Serenity) and relaunched the brand.
—AFAR Media, 3 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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More powerful than the noise of breaking news or the forgetfulness of scrolling.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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More powerful than the noise of breaking news or the forgetfulness of scrolling.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 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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The announcement reframes corneal blindness as a challenge of information delivery.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—a program for low-income seniors aged 65 and older and individuals with disabilities and blindness—should expect their next payment earlier than usual.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cross found prosecutors withheld evidence from Jones' lawyers during the first trial that could have resulted in jurors reaching a different conclusion about his guilt or innocence.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mills also denied there was a physical altercation and has maintained his innocence in the matter.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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