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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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Seattleites compensate for months of rain and darkness by spending as much time outside as possible.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

“It’s kind of this submission to darkness that comes with grieving and missing someone,” Lacy said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Wave theory predicted that a bright point should appear in the center of the disc's shadow, where complete darkness would otherwise be expected.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

Charcoals, lithographs and pastels reveal his command of darkness and color, a mastery that gave life to his Symbolist visions inspired by religion, literature and myth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

‘Good,’ I said, putting my head on her shoulder, and we sat together in the growing darkness.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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