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 deal Iran struck with world powers in 2015 limited Iran’s enrichment to 3.67% purity – enough to produce fuel for power plants, but far from the 90% purity required to make a nuclear weapon.
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Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
Tehran now enriches uranium up to 60 percent purity—much closer to weapons-grade.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Iran currently enriches uranium to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels, making the negotiations urgent.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Right now, Iran is enriching uranium to up to 60% purity, well beyond the confines of the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump withdrew from in 2018.
—Trey Yingst, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
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Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
Tehran now enriches uranium up to 60 percent purity—much closer to weapons-grade.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Iran currently enriches uranium to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels, making the negotiations urgent.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Right now, Iran is enriching uranium to up to 60% purity, well beyond the confines of the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump withdrew from in 2018.
—Trey Yingst, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purity
Noun
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Blending animation with documentary-style narration, Najjar crafts a visually arresting and emotionally resonant exploration of violence, survival and lost innocence.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Watkins’ conviction was overturned in 2023, affirming his innocence after years of efforts by his family and the Georgia Innocence Project, according to the lawsuit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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When hate pokes up its ugly head, love overshadows it with goodness and gracefulness and purpose.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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And as readers no doubt know by virtue of clicking on a review about a golf book, Johnson could have had so many more.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Watching the actions of humans – their foibles and their virtues.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purity. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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