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
The New York Times’ crossword is synonymous with its current editor, Will Shortz, who gave the puzzle a refresh in the 1990s, jettisoning academic jargon and obscurities in favor of layered puns and pop-culture references.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
"It was a great song, and as a fan of 60s and 70s obscurities I knew it was unknown."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2025
The unusual shape of Larsen’s story, riddled with holes and obscurities, has led many to misread her.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
He pursued more stimulating projects, whilst I, alone in the chamber, labored through his Classical obscurities.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
