as in innocence
the quality or state of being morally pure
struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness
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Recent Examples of purity
No victory can meet those standards, and with the benefit of hindsight, even those celebrated for their purity fail the ‘perfect’ test badly.
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
When selecting melatonin supplements, choosing products from reputable manufacturers that undergo third-party testing for purity and accurate labeling is essential.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
The dial center suggests the purity of mountain waters and shifts to an intense blue.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The first is that it was named for the purity of its water.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
When selecting melatonin supplements, choosing products from reputable manufacturers that undergo third-party testing for purity and accurate labeling is essential.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
The dial center suggests the purity of mountain waters and shifts to an intense blue.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The first is that it was named for the purity of its water.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purity
Noun
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Bernadette Rianne off-the-shoulder taffeta gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER This voluminous, off-the shoulder taffeta gown is out of a fairytale in the best way, the sweetness and innocence it exudes is most unique.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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He was exonerated after the Missouri Supreme Court found clear and convincing evidence of his innocence.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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In 2022 alone, the state shipped nearly $24 billion of nuts, rice, tomatoes and other tasty goodness around the world.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jones was a tremendous raconteur and an even better writer—his words, my goodness.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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Modern business culture is in a constant state of evolution, and what was once seen as a virtue can sometimes be misinterpreted as a vice.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rather, the influencers who extol offal’s virtues seem to do so on the basis of its nutrient density.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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