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as in plain
free from added matter
There is a big difference between pure maple syrup and pancake syrup made with other ingredients. the solution must be kept pure for the experiment to work
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as in immaculate
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
the humor in the movie is as pure and wholesome as any parent could wish
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as in innocent
free from sin
in one beatitude those who are pure in heart are promised the sight of God
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
that story is pure nonsense
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Recent Examples of pure
Here are this week’s rankings, which are not a pure ranking of how good each team is, rather a ranking of the overall feel around the teams, programs and fan bases, the hopes, the dreams, the frustration, the despair … the vibes.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Of course, this is pure speculation at this point in time.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Poltergeist pairs two Hollywood heavyweights, with Steven Spielberg behind the story and Tobe Hooper in the director's chair — and the result is pure movie magic.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Even though Netherworld Haunted House is pure theatrical illusion, your body doesn’t quite know that.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Of course, this is pure speculation at this point in time.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Poltergeist pairs two Hollywood heavyweights, with Steven Spielberg behind the story and Tobe Hooper in the director's chair — and the result is pure movie magic.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Even though Netherworld Haunted House is pure theatrical illusion, your body doesn’t quite know that.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
Adjective
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Excluding plain water, there’s no other drink that enjoys such a breadth of uses.—
Kate Bernot,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The couple appeared to be wearing matching plain white t-shirts.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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But with Mayfield playing immaculate hero ball, those issues are less important than the fact that Tampa’s young (and now injured) secondary is exactly the type of game the Lions prefer to hunt.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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De Silva, police noted, was an innocent bystander who was not involved in the quarrel and was not believed to have been the target.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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So that seemingly innocent Machu Picchu stamp—one of the most popular souvenir stamps around—could be viewed not as a harmless keepsake but as an unauthorized alteration that might jeopardize your ability to travel.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The sheer number of open Power 4 jobs is causing an issue for administrators, as there are only so many top names to fill these high-profile positions.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Styled by Molly Dickson, the simple yet formal footwear aligned with Sweeney’s spring 2026 Stella McCartney look, a form-fitting white minidress with sheer ruched fabric wrapped around a structured corset base with boning and exaggerated hips.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This was pure, unadulterated power.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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To be in this room full of pure, unadulterated fans, waiting so patiently for something as pure and unadulterated as a literary novel?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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To win the grand prize, 10 contestants must stay as chaste as possible in a house together for four weeks.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The bright blue hat showcases the white, raised embroidery of the Los Angeles Dodgers logo.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This juxtaposition is seen on the collaboration, with the left shoe donning a white leather base and using precise, high-resolution imagery.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the princess thanked her mom for her unconditional support.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your love for the city, your team, and its players is unconditional.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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