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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
as one would expect, the minister's small talk is always chaste, even though he likes a joke as much as the next person
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
the chaste white carpet is a key element in the living room's stark, minimalist design
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Recent Examples of chaste
Our Lady was chaste, willingly, willfully passive, untainted by the grottiness of ordinary life.
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Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
Some medieval and Renaissance artists, for example, portrayed Mary breast-feeding the infant Jesus at a chaste distance, such that the milk spurts of its own accord into his mouth.
—S. C. Cornell, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Hellbent on destroying the pure, chaste and overly self-righteous preacher who denied her satisfaction, Salome performs a seductive dance at her stepfather Herod’s birthday feast.
—E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
For many traditionalists, effective enforcement of this teaching would mean cracking down on homosexuality among the clergy, including gay clergy who are celibate and chaste.
—Massimo Faggioli, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2018
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Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
Some medieval and Renaissance artists, for example, portrayed Mary breast-feeding the infant Jesus at a chaste distance, such that the milk spurts of its own accord into his mouth.
—S. C. Cornell, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Hellbent on destroying the pure, chaste and overly self-righteous preacher who denied her satisfaction, Salome performs a seductive dance at her stepfather Herod’s birthday feast.
—E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
For many traditionalists, effective enforcement of this teaching would mean cracking down on homosexuality among the clergy, including gay clergy who are celibate and chaste.
—Massimo Faggioli, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaste
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Add a blazer, cardigan, or trench on top—this piece is pure versatility with a side of glam.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Companies can also come under attack for pure political gain, as seen in then Republican candidate Ron DeSantis’s confrontation with Disney over LGBTQ rights.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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If maintaining a pristine lawn is your priority, removing leaves can prevent mold, rot and patchy grass.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Being Imabari towels, these meet the Japanese certification for pristine product quality, made with 100% pima cotton and a specific quality control process.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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The home boasts clean lines, a sprawling backyard featuring a fire pit and a pool, as well as a home gym.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some of these mountainsides have dislodged themselves deep in the bedrock, causing the face of a mountain to shear clean off — as has happened at least twice in the last two years.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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American's stock is down 20% this year through Friday's close, compared with modest gains posted by Delta and United.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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The smaller, bronze set found at Tunnug 1 indicates a modest debut, particularly since the style would later become strongly associated with gold.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business.—
Ryan Gaur,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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The crux of the change for Tarantino is that the experience of theater is still unsullied, whereas with movies, people are on their phones and the theatrical window is teeny tiny.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Chaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaste. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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