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
The lotus in bloom symbolizes many of the qualities associated with Sri Lakshmi, such as purity, prosperity and spiritual enlightenment.
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Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
Look for supplements that have been third-party tested for accurate ingredients and purity.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Its stockpiles have reached 60% purity, a short step away from weapons-grade, which is 90%.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Hibiki has been known for its elegance and purity with a lingering aroma.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
Look for supplements that have been third-party tested for accurate ingredients and purity.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Its stockpiles have reached 60% purity, a short step away from weapons-grade, which is 90%.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
Hibiki has been known for its elegance and purity with a lingering aroma.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purity
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Currently, Paxton, who has maintained his innocence while not publicly commenting on the allegations against him, is scheduled to be deposed in Austin on Feb. 1.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and maintained his innocence, continuing to falsely claim there was fraud.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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As if that’s not enticing enough, the bright citrusy granola also boasts unsweetened coconut, puffed amaranth, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal for lots of layers of nutty, earthy goodness.Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
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That mindful goodness, paired with the cool breeze through my open-air treatment room and the sound of the water around me, created the most blissful experience that just melted away my stressful travel day.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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As a local and self-described skiing fanatic, O’Neill was familiar with the virtues of the Colorado community.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eastwood, with more than five decades under his belt directing films dedicated to complex inquiries into virtue, ethics, and fairness, was the first name that popped into his head.Tomris Laffly, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purity. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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