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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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Darkness engulfs me right before I step into a dream.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Ozzy Osbourne has been honoured at this year's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, with more than 200 people parading through the streets dressed as the Prince of Darkness.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Landmarks, buildings and monuments are set to be lit up in purple as part of the national Light the Darkness moment on Tuesday evening.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Darkness clings to the sky as thousands of bikers zoom across a dusty alkaline flat in search of a sunrise set, hoping to outpace the gash of periwinkle light bleeding over the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

“I trust that there will be no more disruptions,” Darkness said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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