obscured

Example Sentences

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There’s no harm in a bit of rosy romanticization if it makes a life obscured by grief that much lighter.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“Its association with Hollywood, which is what most people probably think of as ‘the industry’ in L.A., has probably obscured the manufacturing presence, along with L.A.’s suburban image,” Westwick said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The pop star's unique, and somewhat eerie mirrored mask obscured her face.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

"Our study reveals unique biological underpinnings of mental health that are often obscured by broad diagnostic categories."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The woman, whose ears also protruded, but were partially obscured by her hair cut in a bob, gave a gay shout of a laugh.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan