comparative obscurity

Frequency: 3.00.5 per million words

the state of being relatively unknown or unimportant

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Examples (20)

  • After a brief period of fame, the painter sank back into comparative obscurity.
  • After his heyday, the artist lived in comparative obscurity.
  • Many brilliant scientists of that era now live in comparative obscurity compared to figures like Einstein.
  • Many brilliant scientists worked in comparative obscurity before their discoveries were recognized.
  • He was a key advisor to the king, yet history has relegated him to comparative obscurity.
  • The band enjoyed a brief period of fame, then returned to comparative obscurity.
  • The old mining town, once a bustling hub, has faded into comparative obscurity.
  • Despite her talent, the writer remained in comparative obscurity for most of her career.
  • Despite his early success, the former child star now enjoys a life of comparative obscurity.
  • He preferred a life of comparative obscurity to the constant glare of public attention.
  • The once-dominant software now exists in comparative obscurity, used only by a small group of loyal fans.
  • The politician faded into comparative obscurity after losing the election.
  • The theory, once central to the field, fell into comparative obscurity following the new discovery.
  • Her early work was produced in comparative obscurity, known only to a select few.
  • After retiring from politics, she chose to live in comparative obscurity away from the media spotlight.
  • The invention languished in comparative obscurity for decades before its true potential was realized.
  • Without constant innovation, even the biggest tech giants risk fading into comparative obscurity.
  • From comparative obscurity, the young athlete rose to international fame.
  • For every celebrated genius, there are thousands of talented individuals who labor in comparative obscurity.
  • Even after winning the award, he maintained a life of comparative obscurity.