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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
Through his legal team, Combs has continued to maintain his innocence.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Duncan, 56, has maintained his innocence for more than three decades, while prosecutors continued to insist that Duncan committed the murder and should be executed without delay.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025
Like the Big Apple jury before it five years ago and a Los Angeles jury in 2022, the jury Wednesday will begin the process of hearing the arguments and evidence to decide the guilt or innocence of the Oscar winner for Shakespeare in Love.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
So, no extended proceedings, no chance to prove their innocence.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Duncan, 56, has maintained his innocence for more than three decades, while prosecutors continued to insist that Duncan committed the murder and should be executed without delay.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025
Like the Big Apple jury before it five years ago and a Los Angeles jury in 2022, the jury Wednesday will begin the process of hearing the arguments and evidence to decide the guilt or innocence of the Oscar winner for Shakespeare in Love.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
So, no extended proceedings, no chance to prove their innocence.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocence
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But know this: the silence of those responsible in our industry is no longer ignorance.—
Lee Trink,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the show telling a cautionary tale about the perils of ignorance in the face of fascism, Peck cannot help but draw a direct parallel to our current political situation.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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Analysts suggest Moscow could potentially take custody of Iran’s uranium enriched to 60% purity — a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%.—
Matthew Lee and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Western powers say Iran is refining uranium to a high degree of fissile purity beyond what is justifiable for a civilian energy programme and close to the level suitable for an atomic bomb.—
Guy Faulconbridge and Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The simplicity of his resting place follows the express request made by Francis in his will.—
Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Asawa’s own words posted throughout the exhibit reflect the simplicity of her genius.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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This post contains details about The Righteous Gemstones series finale episode ‘That Man of God May Be Complete’ The end is here, and Danny McBride is bidding farewell to The Righteous Gemstones with his signature absurdist brand of comedy, plus a rare dash of sincerity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps what immortalizes their legacy is not the absence of friction, but the sincerity of his love.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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