chasteness

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as in chastity
abstention from sexual intercourse their marriage of consensual chasteness seems to have worked for both the composer and his wife

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Noun
  • The base spirit undergoes three distillation cycles to achieve purity and refinement.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Fine black hair and dark skin indicate strength of character along with purity and goodness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Chasteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasteness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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