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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
Robbie and his crew aren’t pure evil — Pelphrey shows us a tender side to Robbie in scenes with his fractured family — and Tom and the cops sure aren’t perfect, either, willing to bend the rules for the greater good.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Aug. 2025
The praise for Perich from the Gophers inevitably circles back to his pure passion for the sport.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Terminator is pure comic strip.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Psyllium husk is almost pure fiber, and most of it is soluble.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Aug. 2025
The praise for Perich from the Gophers inevitably circles back to his pure passion for the sport.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Terminator is pure comic strip.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Psyllium husk is almost pure fiber, and most of it is soluble.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
Adjective
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If the debut white-and-navy look was too plain, the sequel was anything but, with vivid colors practically jumping off of the glossy design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some are too flashy, while others look too plain to justify the price tag.—
Amina Ayoud,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To put it simply, the vibes were immaculate.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Part first-person shooter, part action-adventure game, BioShock delivers on immaculate art direction, top-notch gameplay, and a morality system that, while simple, is still very enjoyable to engage with.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unless more Democrats start being realistic, many more innocent people will unfortunately continue to suffer.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cane Corsos, an ancient Italian mastiff breed, are renowned for their sheer size and protective instincts.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Film studios have long struggled to make adaptations of video games that please critics and audiences, and some critics have suggested video games are tough to adapt because the sheer volume of gaming content has to be condensed to fit the length of a movie.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This series had no redeeming science value, but was pure unadulterated entertainment.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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West Indies Salad is a crab ceviche served chilled, and its short and basic ingredient list—Gulf crabmeat, salt, pepper, vinegar, onion, vegetable oil and ice water—allows the crustacean to shine in all its unadulterated glory.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
5 July 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 silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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In late August, Lawrence stepped out in an outfit made up of seasonless basics, pairing an airy black midiskirt with an untucked white T-shirt and a single-breasted Dissh blazer.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Instead of wallowing in her misery, the movie accompanies her, like best friend Christina (Denise Gough), who checks in regularly with unconditional support.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dogs provide their humans with unconditional love.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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