obscurity

Since President William McKinley’s once-upon-a-time mediocrity was exceeded only by his present-day obscurity, few observers grasped the real significance of Trump’s remarks.

USC, once a women’s hoops powerhouse, had spent the past three decades toiling in relative obscurity.

He became general musical director at Berlin's State Opera in 1992 and is credited is credited with reviving its fortunes after it fell into obscurity under communism.

At the Grammy Awards, it can be a stunning performance or an ingenious production, a glimpse into the future or a glance at the past, a worldwide smash or an obscurity by a longtime fave.

Her win caps a wild 12 months in which she rocketed from relative obscurity to the top of the charts, thanks to her colourful, 80s-influenced brand of synth-pop.