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as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
the accused embezzler eventually proved her innocence and was released
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the innocence of the child's question touched everyone present
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as in ignorance
the state of being unaware or uninformed
in my innocence I just assumed that quoted rate was for a week's stay and not for a single night at the health spa
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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
in Melville's novel, the sailor Billy Budd serves as a symbol of absolute innocence
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Recent Examples of innocence
Death penalty opponents say three of the men—Shockley, Roberson and Boyd—have strong claims of innocence.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
At the same time, every individual is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The damage is less to the defendant than to old-fashioned notions about the presumption of innocence and the imperative of preserving an impartial and independent Department of Justice.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Roberson has maintained his innocence in his daughter's death.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
At the same time, every individual is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The damage is less to the defendant than to old-fashioned notions about the presumption of innocence and the imperative of preserving an impartial and independent Department of Justice.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Roberson has maintained his innocence in his daughter's death.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocence
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An accurate line design directly affects the naturalness of the hair transplant results.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the movie is a sweet star showcase that belongs unequivocally to the incandescent Maura, whose earthy naturalness, sly humor and tenacious spirit feed a direct link back to her Almodóvarian glory days.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sure thing, man, operate from a position of ignorance.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Anything other than that is coming from people’s ignorance.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Many of the efforts to help kids navigate social media are sold with the throwback language of abstinence and purity.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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By flouting all conventions in the face of rock and roll and making a mellifluous spectacle of the music that moved through his body like a thought from God, Jarrett has become a peerless symbol of artistic purity, his talent singular, his every note sui generis.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shot over two days with striking simplicity, the film reflects Alshamsi’s gift for emotional nuance and cultural reflection.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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This family boat ride is the kind that can be easily overlooked due to its simplicity.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Several applauded Clark’s transparency and sincerity.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Critics after the screening agreed that when given a character perfectly tailored to his strengths (cocky sincerity, charismatic twerpiness), Timmy is a live wire.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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