as in ignorance
a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations
for two weeks each year the stressed-out couple enjoy the blissful oblivion that comes with a vacation at the beach
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Recent Examples of oblivion
Such a narrow escape from oblivion would have shocked his fellow-Romans.
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Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
As the new year came and went, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ruling Liberal Party, after nearly a decade in power, were trailing the Conservatives by 25 points—and facing electoral oblivion.
—David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Now, many revelers take that to the furthest degree, spending the day wearing green, drinking themselves into oblivion, and not spending too much time thinking about Saint Patrick or the meaning of Irish identity.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Leaders today calendar themselves into oblivion, squeezing out meaningful human interaction.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
As the new year came and went, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ruling Liberal Party, after nearly a decade in power, were trailing the Conservatives by 25 points—and facing electoral oblivion.
—David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Now, many revelers take that to the furthest degree, spending the day wearing green, drinking themselves into oblivion, and not spending too much time thinking about Saint Patrick or the meaning of Irish identity.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Leaders today calendar themselves into oblivion, squeezing out meaningful human interaction.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivion
Noun
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But know this: the silence of those responsible in our industry is no longer ignorance.—
Lee Trink,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the show telling a cautionary tale about the perils of ignorance in the face of fascism, Peck cannot help but draw a direct parallel to our current political situation.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
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The 48-year-old, who pleaded not guilty in 2020, took the stand in his defense last week, reaffirming his claim of innocence.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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His request to keep Morales’ bond at $5 million was denied when Murphy acquiesced a request made by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard S. Stein to raise bail by $2.5 million now that Morales no longer has the presumption of innocence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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