as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
the impeccability of the nun's moral character and untiring selflessness qualified her for sainthood
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as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
the etiquette expert was celebrated for her absolutely impeccable manners
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as in faultless
free from guilt or blame
the head of the investigation must be a person of impeccable probity and honesty
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as in pure
free from sin
the belief that there can be no such thing as an impeccable soul
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Recent Examples of impeccability
Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
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'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Adam’s Joe Cocker cover was impeccable: vocally flawless, subtly rendered and full to brimming with feeling.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 19 May 2025
Cate Blanchett opted for a more colorful take on the designer’s impeccable suiting, wearing a pale pink suit with a neon green blouse for Black Bag press in March.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
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Today, Mia Griffin is twenty-four, with an impeccable complexion and large eyes.
—Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Adam’s Joe Cocker cover was impeccable: vocally flawless, subtly rendered and full to brimming with feeling.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 19 May 2025
Cate Blanchett opted for a more colorful take on the designer’s impeccable suiting, wearing a pale pink suit with a neon green blouse for Black Bag press in March.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccability
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The Better Sister This adaptation of Alafair Burke’s novel follows two sisters, one who is seemingly living a perfect life (Jessica Biel) and the other who is in recovery and barely scraping by (Elizabeth Banks).—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Tranter points to that sentiment as a perfect example of why Erivo has become such a powerful voice in the entertainment industry.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
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In the ring, his attention to detail and faultless technique enabled him to post a 49-5-1 record.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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With Andrew Resnick’s crisp musical arrangements and a faultless sound design by Peter Hylenski, Groff and his costars knock one song after another out of the park.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps the truth, however, is that Emmanuel-Thomas, in pure sporting terms, has always been something of a puzzle.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, demand for hybrids and plug-in hybrids is diverting sales away from pure EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Tates have promised to fight the charges in Britain and Romania, publicly declaring their intent to prove their innocence in both jurisdictions.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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The couple has maintained their innocence and filed appeals seeking a new trial.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
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Road playoff wins also require flawless help defense and execution down the stretch, especially against an historically great team that entered the Finals 80-18.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The number of squeaky-clean eateries across South Florida took a dip last month, with the state posting its lowest count of flawless inspections since June 2023.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The soap is said to smell like Sweeney’s childhood homeland, the Pacific Northwest, so anyone who has a warm and innocent association with that area’s pine, Douglas fir and earthy moss essence is likely to have that completely ruined.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Al Nassr When a YouTuber named Abu Omar dared to do an innocent impression of supervillain Lionel Messi at the home of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr gave a calm and measured response.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Iran currently enriches uranium to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels, making the negotiations urgent.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Right now, Iran is enriching uranium to up to 60% purity, well beyond the confines of the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump withdrew from in 2018.—
Trey Yingst,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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They were paid lower prices for their almonds because of a lingering surplus from 2020 — which had seen ideal weather for pollination, and record yields.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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This fire pit is ideal for transporting in the trunk on camping trips, tailgating adventures, beach excursions, or as an outdoor centerpiece in your own backyard.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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