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darkness

[dahrk-nis] / ˈdɑrk nɪs /




NOUN
lack of awareness
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While some gaze into the darkness of the Florida Strait, others try to sleep, making the most of the breeze coming in from the sea.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Dillahunt’s Macon embodies the sinister darkness lurking beneath the surface of any American small town, especially for outsiders.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

The plays of Shakespeare will always be relevant because he wrote of human beings in both their elemental goodness and darkness.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

"Hello darkness my old friend" says Metro, showing the Moon slowly blotting out the Sun as seen in the skies above south London, where a 97% eclipse was witnessed.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

This time, before she vanished into the darkness, a spirit message was transmitted, “I am here to bid you greeting. The rappings shall still go on.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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