in obscurity
Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words
Refers to the state of being unknown.
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Examples (10)
- He is now living in virtual obscurity.
- He spent his early life in relative obscurity.
- Many great artists lived and died in obscurity, their talent unrecognized.
- The old philosopher preferred to live in quiet obscurity, away from the public eye.
- Her groundbreaking research remained in scientific obscurity for decades.
- The small village existed in peaceful obscurity, untouched by modern development.
- He chose to remain in complete obscurity after the scandal, avoiding all media attention.
- Despite his immense contribution, the inventor spent his final years in obscurity.
- For years, the band toiled in relative obscurity before finally achieving mainstream success.
- The truth about the ancient civilization was lost in obscurity, with few records remaining.