as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
commended the children on the irreproachability of their table manners
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as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
the captain of the force is a police officer of absolutely irreproachable character
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as in perfect
being entirely without fault
an irreproachable solution to the problem that should satisfy everyone
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Recent Examples of irreproachability
Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
Service Last but not least, providing irreproachable service is imperative.
—Suneeta Motala, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
There may be practical reasons that your friend won’t get his way, but his argument, unlike his driving, is irreproachable.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Jefferson points out that there is great pressure on men of the Morehouse variety to prove wrong the racist stereotypes of Black males as being lazy or criminal — to embrace a kind of Barack Obama masculinity that is solid and irreproachable.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
But Monkey Man is also, more than anything, proof of Patel’s commitment to moving beyond being the gentle, irreproachable good guy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Right-wing critics have attacked the image as a deliberate dilution of the French nation and its history in a sea of sugary, irreproachable blandness most evident in the removal of the cross atop the golden dome of the Invalides, the former military hospital where Napoleon is buried.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The protagonists aren’t irreproachable role models but something rarer and more valuable: relatable assholes.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2023
Your work has been irreproachable.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 3 May 2021
Adjective
Modesty is a winning attribute in a great power, and the United States has too many faults of its own to cast itself as an irreproachable model.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
Service Last but not least, providing irreproachable service is imperative.
—Suneeta Motala, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
There may be practical reasons that your friend won’t get his way, but his argument, unlike his driving, is irreproachable.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Jefferson points out that there is great pressure on men of the Morehouse variety to prove wrong the racist stereotypes of Black males as being lazy or criminal — to embrace a kind of Barack Obama masculinity that is solid and irreproachable.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
But Monkey Man is also, more than anything, proof of Patel’s commitment to moving beyond being the gentle, irreproachable good guy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Right-wing critics have attacked the image as a deliberate dilution of the French nation and its history in a sea of sugary, irreproachable blandness most evident in the removal of the cross atop the golden dome of the Invalides, the former military hospital where Napoleon is buried.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The protagonists aren’t irreproachable role models but something rarer and more valuable: relatable assholes.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2023
Your work has been irreproachable.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 3 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreproachability
Adjective
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This innocent man spent over three decades behind bars.—
Yash Roy,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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The story itself was a typically innocent Shirley Temple tale, in this a young girl who tries to reconcile her parents and her grandfather after her mother marries a Yankee.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Darius Garland, who'd be a perfect fit, isn't available, nor would Orlando have enough to pry him away from the Cleveland Cavaliers.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pitaya Foods Smoothie Pops Refreshing, super yummy and full of healthy ingredients, Pitaya Foods Smoothie Pops are perfect for growing heroes and health-conscious snackers.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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He was offered a life sentence in exchange for a guilty plea, but, maintaining his innocence, refused the deal.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Although Alec maintained his innocence, he was indicted and stood trial in July 2024.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The kind of sexuality that doesn’t easily square with beliefs that women need to be faultless and every corner of our lives must adhere to prevailing (and individualistic) liberal-feminist beliefs.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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While some have blamed rising health care costs on medical providers or hospitals, insurers are not faultless.—
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Jets’ Morgan Moses or Arizona’s Kelvin Beachum would be ideal swing tackle targets.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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With its high footfall of 111 million annual visitors, The Dubai Mall presented an ideal canvas to bring the House of Hype to life.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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First, this coverlet was flawless upon unpacking and fit very well, even on a thick mattress.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Arne Slot has built his flawless Liverpool side on Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His postseason track record is impeccable, and Evoaldi has already won championships with the Red Sox and Rangers.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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While the old guy lives in an impeccable leather jacket that looks like it’s accompanied him on more than a few missions, the kid likes to wear colorful hoodies and beanies.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Irreproachability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreproachability. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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