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.