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obscurity

[uhb-skyoor-i-tee] / əbˈskjʊər ɪ ti /


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"Their success revived interest in Lawrence's dramatic work and helped spark a renaissance of his plays in London theatre circles after decades of relative obscurity following his death in 1930," the agency said.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

It took the poetic craft of Longfellow to rescue Revere from obscurity, transforming him into the patriotic icon he remains today.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Papers published in Science often enjoy a media moment before fading into obscurity.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

For a thrilling moment, the movie is a platonic rom-com about two dissatisfied artists coming together from opposite directions: Danny crumpling under mass scrutiny, Rick weary of obscurity.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

But it was too remote, and soon the sport in New England moved to other mountains nearer main highways, and Moosilauke returned to a splendid obscurity.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

They scour the internet to confirm obscurities, contact competition officials and high-school counselors and use a video-interview program to suss out students’ research claims.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

A 2017 reissue campaign of most of its records as double-CD sets, and fan-club releases such as 2008’s legendary “Boxette” — a four-disc collection of obscurities — are a treasure trove.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2025

"It was a great song, and as a fan of 60s and 70s obscurities I knew it was unknown."

From BBC Aug. 11, 2025

While there are some original songs, many of them are classics and/or obscurities mashed together in unique ways to showcase his expert, unique creativity.

From Salon May 30, 2022

He pursued more stimulating projects, whilst I, alone in the chamber, labored through his Classical obscurities.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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