obscurity
noun
the state or quality of being obscure.
obscurities
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pluralof obscurity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They scour the internet to confirm obscurities, contact competition officials and high-school counselors and use a video-interview program to suss out students’ research claims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"It was a great song, and as a fan of 60s and 70s obscurities I knew it was unknown."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2025
While there are some original songs, many of them are classics and/or obscurities mashed together in unique ways to showcase his expert, unique creativity.
From Salon ● May 30, 2022
The song selection is a mix of well-known tunes and obscurities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2021
He checked her chemistry work and cleared up obscurities in the Restoration plays.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
