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as in plain
free from added matter
There is a big difference between pure maple syrup and pancake syrup made with other ingredients. the solution must be kept pure for the experiment to work
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as in immaculate
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
the humor in the movie is as pure and wholesome as any parent could wish
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as in innocent
free from sin
in one beatitude those who are pure in heart are promised the sight of God
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
that story is pure nonsense
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Recent Examples of pure
Now, imagine all of Lake Tahoe filled not with pure mountain water, but with raw sewage.
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Tom Csanidi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Then came Wednesday, and the pure elation Rosenthal experienced with Hagenman’s debut.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The material, commonly used in countertops, is thought to cause more severe lung damage than exposure to pure natural quartz, Mandler says.
—Caroline Haskins, Wired News, 17 Apr. 2025
The latest tool used by winemakers to show off the pure terroir of their grapes is the Wineglobe, a 100 percent glass orb to vinify and age wine.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025
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Tom Csanidi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Then came Wednesday, and the pure elation Rosenthal experienced with Hagenman’s debut.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The material, commonly used in countertops, is thought to cause more severe lung damage than exposure to pure natural quartz, Mandler says.
—Caroline Haskins, Wired News, 17 Apr. 2025
The latest tool used by winemakers to show off the pure terroir of their grapes is the Wineglobe, a 100 percent glass orb to vinify and age wine.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
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Without laws, humans are forced to decide for themselves what constitutes justice or just plain revenge.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Other bland foods, such as clear broth, saltine crackers, and plain potatoes, may also be tolerable in small servings.1 Spices: Ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and cinnamon, which have some anti-inflammatory properties, can help reduce symptoms.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Despite the vulnerability of the first line of their press, the team’s ability to drop and press backwards is immaculate.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The balance between vulnerability and the role of the DJ – bringing immaculate tunes and vibes – is a unique demand.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That innocent people are disappearing into El Salvador’s prisons is no secret—making the embrace of Bukele a disturbing signal of just how far a strongman can go without losing political ground.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Characterized by sheer white tones with a glossy finish, the milky nail look supplies a more natural look.—
Taylor Anderson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the sheer number of new projects is overwhelming power system operators’ ability to evaluate them, leading to increasing wait times for new generation to come online.—
Erin Baker,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The answer, of course, isn’t as simple as actual, unadulterated happiness.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Unlike many of its competitors, Sir Kensington’s vegan mayo also includes flavorings like rosemary extract, mustard extract, lemon oil, citric acid, and black pepper—which means the final product has distinct black specks, while most others are an unadulterated eggshell in color.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Some medieval and Renaissance artists, for example, portrayed Mary breast-feeding the infant Jesus at a chaste distance, such that the milk spurts of its own accord into his mouth.—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Hellbent on destroying the pure, chaste and overly self-righteous preacher who denied her satisfaction, Salome performs a seductive dance at her stepfather Herod’s birthday feast.—
E.R. Zarevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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The only racial group that saw a decrease in suicide rates across age cohorts was non-Hispanic white people.—
Ellen Barry,
BostonGlobe.com,
11 Feb. 2023
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While Ukraine agreed to all U.S. proposals for an unconditional ceasefire and subsequently agreed to plans for a smaller-scale maritime ceasefire, the Russians laid out last week a series of new demands, including the lifting of some U.S. sanctions.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Respondents were asked about their perceptions of aspects of the war, including the U.S. proposal for a temporary unconditional ceasefire and the termination of Washington's aid for Ukraine.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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