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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
as one would expect, the minister's small talk is always chaste, even though he likes a joke as much as the next person
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
the chaste white carpet is a key element in the living room's stark, minimalist design
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Recent Examples of chaste
The songwriting is so chaste and disembodied that an Old Hollywood censor would have no problem greenlighting it.
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Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Rue’s comparatively chaste behavior this season — including in scenes with high school love Jules (the always magnetic Hunter Schafer) — feels like a concession to Zendaya’s huge star power and public image.
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Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Most notable of these other wives is Vrinda, the chaste wife of the demon Jalandhar.
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Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chaste
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Rue’s comparatively chaste behavior this season — including in scenes with high school love Jules (the always magnetic Hunter Schafer) — feels like a concession to Zendaya’s huge star power and public image.
—
Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Most notable of these other wives is Vrinda, the chaste wife of the demon Jalandhar.
—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.
—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chaste
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Walking around the Metlife Stadium, the Three Lions supporters seem to be the majority just based on pure volume.
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That has to do with how quickly Intel can make itself into a pure play alternative.
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
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South Africa is piling on the pressure, but Kim Seung-gyu is keeping his goal clean.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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Because SpaceX's publicly tradable float remains small compared with its total market capitalization, even a modest index weighting could require meaningful purchases from passive investment vehicles.
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The organization is seeking investors willing to accept modest returns in exchange for preserving historic buildings, supporting local businesses and maintaining the character of West Marin communities.
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But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.
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For those who have lost everything so others can appear unsullied, the only recourse may be getting what they’re owed in blood.
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“Chaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaste. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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