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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
a saint who is often held up as a model of chastity
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as in celibacy
abstention from sexual intercourse
vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
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Recent Examples of chastity
This is certainly true with regard to his chastity, which Catholic writers extol in devotional literature.
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Related Stories Robin Williams, who apparently has taken a vow of comic chastity since winning his Good Will Hunting Oscar, plays the robot who wants to be a man.
—Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Iran's parliament has passed a new chastity law to be implemented next week, further tightening already strict dressing restrictions, according to reports.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
For some, chastity devices involve orgasm denial for the duration of the month.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Related Stories Robin Williams, who apparently has taken a vow of comic chastity since winning his Good Will Hunting Oscar, plays the robot who wants to be a man.
—Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Iran's parliament has passed a new chastity law to be implemented next week, further tightening already strict dressing restrictions, according to reports.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
For some, chastity devices involve orgasm denial for the duration of the month.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for chastity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chastity
Noun
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That money shifts college sports even further away from purity and closer to payola.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Buddhist monks in China have traditionally been expected to take a vow of celibacy.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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Sky News reported that the Thai government has now vowed to expand its investigation as concern about monks breaking celibacy vows has grown across the country.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Well, abstinence is always an option (albeit an impractical one).—
Zahra Thompson,
SELF,
2 July 2025
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Studies show people with high novelty-seeking scores are more likely to start substance use and more likely to relapse after abstinence.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Chastity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chastity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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