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
The national championship follows those back-to-back titles but — unlike those — was dragged out of oblivion.
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Such a narrow escape from oblivion would have shocked his fellow-Romans.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
As the new year came and went, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ruling Liberal Party, after nearly a decade in power, were trailing the Conservatives by 25 points—and facing electoral oblivion.
—David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Now, many revelers take that to the furthest degree, spending the day wearing green, drinking themselves into oblivion, and not spending too much time thinking about Saint Patrick or the meaning of Irish identity.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Such a narrow escape from oblivion would have shocked his fellow-Romans.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
As the new year came and went, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ruling Liberal Party, after nearly a decade in power, were trailing the Conservatives by 25 points—and facing electoral oblivion.
—David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Now, many revelers take that to the furthest degree, spending the day wearing green, drinking themselves into oblivion, and not spending too much time thinking about Saint Patrick or the meaning of Irish identity.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivion
Noun
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Provider ignorance is a common reason for delayed diagnosis in the Black community; many doctors just aren't taught about Black skin pigment or skin barriers.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Rather than attempt a feeble defense of himself, Nick attacks June for the same willful ignorance her mother accused her of in Alaska.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 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
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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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The beginning of the finale reveals that the explosion originated in the laundry room, where Graham was trying to declare his innocence to Donnie and Crystal (Destiny Hernandez).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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After years of claiming innocence, Rose admitted to gambling in 2004.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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