clair-obscure

And too much of a focus on numbers can obscure strategic truths.

But the authority of his name far exceeds that of our own, famous or obscure though we be.

Astrology and black magic are forbidden in Islam; not an obscure point and one that Monis likely knew.

Whether it was actual ignorance, senility, or some obscure test, it's hard to know.

He can barely speak the titles, but manages to let Viridiana and That Obscure Object of Desire pass from his lips.

When we got to the house we entered an obscure corridor and began to find our way up a dark and narrow staircase.

Disillusionment cut him to the quick, but had no power to obscure his rosy views of human nature.

He was recalled, and again moved, in calm triumph, from his obscure chambers to the regal palace of the minister.

It was an hour later that Black Hood came to an obscure little jewelry shop known simply as "Tauber's."

Like a clarion call the note rings in my ears, amidst the din of contending views and obscure phraseology.