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as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the 16th-century astrologer's predictions are so filled with obscurity that people can interpret them any way they want
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as in oblivion
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
the singer languished in relative obscurity for years before becoming famous
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as in mysteriousness
the quality or state of being impossible to know, understand, or explain
her novels were favored by gullible critics who confuse obscurity with profundity
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Recent Examples of obscurity
Against all odds, von Spreckelsen had emerged as the unlikely winner of the competition, propelled from obscurity in Denmark to the helm of a pharaonic project in Paris.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Mendoza rose out of recruiting obscurity.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Their relative obscurity may have also been an advantage.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
But all signs suggest the leadership should remove Norvell before the boos get louder, before donations get smaller, and before this season fades into obscurity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Mendoza rose out of recruiting obscurity.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Their relative obscurity may have also been an advantage.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
But all signs suggest the leadership should remove Norvell before the boos get louder, before donations get smaller, and before this season fades into obscurity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscurity
Noun
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There seemed to be little ambiguity as to the nature of their connection, as Curtis was spotted rubbing the actress' shoulders, and Aniston was later seen with her hand in his hand.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Chamandy said that, because of the ambiguity associated with the tariffs, companies are still hesitating to change suppliers until the dust settles.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Back at the trailer that evening, the fire session feels better than ever, a vertiginous slide into oblivion.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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And of course all these remembrances are motivated, finally, by a desire to save, to whatever extent possible, people and stories and the truth as the authors understand it from impending oblivion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My first silences were in Persian.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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One skipped school day exposes the fractures of a family grieving in silence and the contradictions of love that shape her girlhood.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The specific number is about $912 million, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, who were granted anonymity because the details are private.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Obscurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscurity. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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