naked singularity

British  

noun

1. astronomy an infinitely dense point mass without a surrounding black hole See also black hole

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Example Sentences

The sport gained popularity throughout the early 2010s largely thanks to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which quickly eclipsed other promotions until, for the general public, UFC and MMA became synonymous.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2026

Written and directed by Curry Barker — a 26-year-old film-school dropout who gained popularity on YouTube and TikTok — the movie has grossed $104.8 million in the U.S. and $148 million worldwide.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Brunson, though best known for the ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary,” first gained popularity in the 2010s for her viral social media comedy clips and her work on Buzzfeed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The pudgy animals known for their relaxed appearance and calm demeanor gained popularity during the postpandemic period of short, serotonin-inducing videos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The harpsichord’s heyday lasted from this period until the piano gained popularity in the mid-eighteenth century.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall