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obscurity

[uhb-skyoor-i-tee] / əbˈskyʊər ɪ ti /


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Unknown but cheerful in his obscurity stands a humble wedding singer, Rick Power, warmly played by Paul Rudd with his patented earnest sweetness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

When they left their ships, Dr Stenton said the sailors "stepped onto a path that would lead to their own deaths and in a sense into obscurity".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Minnesota coach Chris Finch got his start toiling in the obscurity of the British Basketball League.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas rescued the group from obscurity after catching Cheap Trick’s act at a bowling alley in Waukesha, Wis. Impressed, he offered to help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Hecate offers you obscurity, choices, vague promises of magic.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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