as in protection
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
the suspect refused to name his partners unless he was granted immunity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of immunity
Cortisol increases blood sugar, enhances the brain’s focus and memory, and puts things such as digestion, fertility and immunity on the back burner — because in a crisis, your body is focused on survival.
—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
High-quality sleep not only alleviates physical fatigue but also boosts metabolism, strengthens immunity and maintains the proper functioning of the heart and brain.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
What To Know South Florida is home to hundreds of thousands of Cubans, many of whom fled their home country and claimed immunity from immigration enforcement by having already arrived on United States soil.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Health officials said post-exposure treatment may be available for people who do not have immunity if the exposure occurred March 15 or March 17.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immunity
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
High-quality sleep not only alleviates physical fatigue but also boosts metabolism, strengthens immunity and maintains the proper functioning of the heart and brain.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
What To Know South Florida is home to hundreds of thousands of Cubans, many of whom fled their home country and claimed immunity from immigration enforcement by having already arrived on United States soil.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Health officials said post-exposure treatment may be available for people who do not have immunity if the exposure occurred March 15 or March 17.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immunity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
Noun
-
If slicking yourself up in sticky sunblock isn’t the ideal start to your day, shoppers have turned us on to a best-selling new shirt on Amazon that’s stylish enough for everyday wear, but packed with UPF 50 sun protection to keep sensitive skin safe from harm.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
-
The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Aviation industry is lobbying the White House for exemptions.—
Shashwat Chauhan and Medha Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
-
Unless the two countries carve out broad exemptions, the $700 billion in annual bilateral trade between them could shrink by as much as 80 percent over the next two years.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
This and that The Bruins have several players wearing the same number on offense and defense.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
-
Foreign ownership caps exist in critical sectors like telecom, aviation, and defense.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In January, organizers at a major San Francisco healthcare meeting increased security for attendees inside and outside the venue.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
-
When security footage from later that day captured Brad at a gas station, the white trash bags were no longer visible in his truck.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
And since Gilbert and Sullivan helpfully reside in the public domain, they can be adapted with impunity.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Without the courts, the country would be at the mercy of politicians who could act with impunity.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share