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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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Ozzy Osbourne - aka The Godfather of Heavy Metal, aka The Prince Of Darkness - was a singular talent and one of the UK's most beloved musicians.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Darkness will inspire travelers to see Spain in a new light this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

"Darkness has no power where light arrives, and therefore we implore everyone to be that light in their surroundings. Don't allow evil to come. The best way to banish evil is to shine a light."

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

Darkness clings to the sky as thousands of bikers zoom across a dusty alkaline flat in search of a sunrise set, hoping to outpace the gash of periwinkle light bleeding over the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

Darkness turned to Nathan and extended its long arm.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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