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oblivion

1 of 1noun
/əˈblɪviən/
1

the state of being completely forgotten or overlooked

  • Without preservation efforts, historic landmarks risk falling into oblivion and losing their cultural significance.
  • Many ancient languages have faded into oblivion, no longer spoken or remembered.
  • The actor, once a household name, gradually descended into oblivion after his prime years in the industry.
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2

a state of being completely unaware or detached from one's surroundings

  • Lost in his thoughts, he walked through the busy streets in total oblivion.
  • Oblivion took over as he stared at the horizon, not registering the waves that wet his shoes.
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