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
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
Minnesota had sent him to Washington as an independent, ethically irreproachable successor to the storied Hubert Humphrey, the ebullient Democrat who had returned to the Senate after losing the 1968 presidential race and whose widow, Muriel Humphrey, had been holding her husband’s unexpired term.
—Robert D. McFadden, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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
Minnesota had sent him to Washington as an independent, ethically irreproachable successor to the storied Hubert Humphrey, the ebullient Democrat who had returned to the Senate after losing the 1968 presidential race and whose widow, Muriel Humphrey, had been holding her husband’s unexpired term.
—Robert D. McFadden, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreproachability
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However, this innocent appearance doesn’t last long.Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 11 innocent people have been freed from Oklahoma's death row and seven clemencies have been granted in the state.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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From breezy linen pants that are ideal for tropical vacations to leather motorcycle jackets perfect for a night out, there’s something for every kind of trip and traveler.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Fresh baby spinach: Once cooked down, spinach turns silky and tender, perfect for filling up lots of lasagna layers.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Monica Schipper/WireImage Jay-Z's lawyer doubled down on claims of his client's innocence on Monday, while disputing the timeline behind a rape accusation that has been leveraged against the music industry titan.Stephanie Maurice, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Despite this potential motive, Curtis maintained his innocence from the start.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 16 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
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Kasatkina was almost faultless on break points, converting seven of her eight chances and wrapped up the title against her 17-year-old compatriot in one hour and 56 minutes.Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Liberty Creek delivers easy-drinking, value wines that are ideal for everyday enjoyment.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The tray-mount isn’t ideal for typing feel, but the typical issues with typing consistency aren’t as prominent here as other similar keyboards.Henri Robbins, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Madison is flawless in these closing scenes: stunned, heartbroken, unable to respond to the tentative romantic gestures of a Russian henchman who's taken a shine to her.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Hunter goes from glib to gripping as Whizzer; Max Green adds a hilarious goofiness to unconventional psychiatrist Mendel; and Juno McQueen is flawless as Jason, often the wisest character onstage.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
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An impeccable seaside melodrama, weaving together the dimensions of love and grief.J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Few leather shoes embody timeless style, impeccable craftsmanship, and rich heritage quite like it.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Irreproachability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreproachability. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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