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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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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

In total darkness and my senses hyper alert, any conversation we had bounced off the walls of what felt like a never-ending tunnel.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

In the darkness, partially kneeling, gasping for air and practically immobile, he suffered aftershock after aftershock.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

I reach out for Leah in the darkness, hold her close.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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