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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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Some social media posts called on people to dress up and gather for a "night of darkness".

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Addressing the Future Bahamas Youth Rally, the paper says King Charles acknowledged that some of the islands' culture was "born out of darkness".

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Their darkness and surreality narrow your attention and enhance your connection to their stunning, futuristic artifacts, turning a familiar experience into a thrilling journey.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

The newly discovered species, Erhaia dijiang, has evolved remarkable features that allow it to live in complete darkness.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

I call the dogs to increase speed and we run through the rest of the darkness and at dawn I see a cabin which signals the end of the Burn.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen


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