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obscurity [əbˈskjʊərətɪ, Am -ˈskjʊrət̬ɪ] N no pl

1. obscurity (state of being unknown):

obscurity

неизве́стность f

to rise from obscurity

подня́ться из по́лной безве́стности

2. obscurity (state of being unclear):

obscurity

нея́сность f

Usage examples with obscurity

to rise from obscurity

подня́ться из по́лной безве́стности

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

When already long retired and in his seventies, he nonetheless vaulted from obscurity to fame in a 1922 flamenco contest. en.wikipedia.org

They remained in obscurity after disbanding in 1972. en.wikipedia.org

However, by the 20th century, the opera has fallen into obscurity. en.wikipedia.org

It would appear that his whole life was an attempt to hide himself from the eyes of others and live in obscurity. en.wikipedia.org

After 5 years of obscurity, the black population was finally able to vote. en.wikipedia.org

The experience launched the young guitarist from obscurity to international fame nearly overnight. en.wikipedia.org

Following this development, many alternative rap acts eventually either disbanded or faded into obscurity. en.wikipedia.org

A character who becomes rich and famous from poverty and obscurity has undergone peripeteia, even if his character remains the same. en.wikipedia.org

The first approach is often referred to as security by obscurity. en.wikipedia.org

As certain results are bumped up and viewed more by individuals, other results not favored by them are relegated to obscurity. en.wikipedia.org

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