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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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But the questions the film confronts the viewer with, and the depths of American darkness it plummets to, are brash and critical.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The Crab Pulsar stands apart with sharply defined stripes separated by complete darkness.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

In the far north of the UK, particularly northern Scotland, there will be close to 19 hours of daylight, with twilight lingering well into the night and barely any true darkness.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“You’ve got to go through the darkness before you get to the light,” Coach Martins said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Then I pull down the ladder, and Gabi and I climb up into the darkness.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler