consign to oblivion

Frequency: 4.00.5 per million words

To cause something to be forgotten or disregarded permanently.

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Examples (10)

  • Many silent films were sadly consigned to oblivion with the advent of sound.
  • Without a proper archive, the tribe's ancient traditions are being consigned to oblivion.
  • The politician hoped his early blunders would be consigned to oblivion by his later successes.
  • His brilliant but unpublished manuscript was ultimately consigned to oblivion after his death.
  • History should not consign the sacrifices of these forgotten heroes to oblivion.
  • The once-popular messaging app was consigned to oblivion by newer, more innovative competitors.
  • She tried to consign the painful memories of her past to oblivion.
  • Unless digitally preserved, these old photographs are at risk of being consigned to oblivion.
  • The committee's controversial report was quickly suppressed and consigned to oblivion.
  • Fame is fleeting; today's celebrities could be consigned to oblivion by tomorrow.