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
Nothing can escape their depths, but as matter funnels into them, a small fraction of it can rebel at the brink of oblivion and form twin jets of terrifying power near the black hole’s poles that beam out into space.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
The cold indifference of history buried that grandiose tyrant in the oblivion of the desert — a haunting reminder that even the most grandiose of leaders are but fleeting shadows in the long arc of history.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
And then the Hornets bricked their way to oblivion, with more turnovers (seven) than field goals (five).
—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
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
The cold indifference of history buried that grandiose tyrant in the oblivion of the desert — a haunting reminder that even the most grandiose of leaders are but fleeting shadows in the long arc of history.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
And then the Hornets bricked their way to oblivion, with more turnovers (seven) than field goals (five).
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivion
Noun
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From top to bottom, this administration embodies the perversity, ignorance and belligerence of its leader.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Dreaming of a harvestable nirvana in a matchbox yard?—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 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
Noun
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Diabetic macular edema, or DME, is a complication of diabetes that can lead to vision loss and is one of the leading causes of new blindness in the United States.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Last year's science fair projects was a device to help people with blindness navigate the world.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Believing in her innocence, Shade and Angie dive headfirst back into the high-stakes world of investigation.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their joyous innocence depicts the newest generation of Black Americans who won’t contend with enslavement but will be forced to confront the terrors of Jim Crow.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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