as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
the impeccability of the nun's moral character and untiring selflessness qualified her for sainthood
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as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
the etiquette expert was celebrated for her absolutely impeccable manners
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as in faultless
free from guilt or blame
the head of the investigation must be a person of impeccable probity and honesty
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as in pure
free from sin
the belief that there can be no such thing as an impeccable soul
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Recent Examples of impeccability
Christian Lewis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Piastri’s Victory The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend saw Piastri in impeccable control.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
From the gilded cash registers adorned with golden nifflers to the giant-friendly floo-powder fireplace in the queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, every detail is impeccable.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Taymor’s direction is impeccable throughout, but some of her best work is also her quietest, evidenced in many small details.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Piastri’s Victory The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend saw Piastri in impeccable control.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025
From the gilded cash registers adorned with golden nifflers to the giant-friendly floo-powder fireplace in the queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, every detail is impeccable.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccability
Adjective
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From classic denim designs to vibrant colorways and distressed finishes, flared jeans find their perfect ally in platform shoes.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles, which wanted to move up to draft Brock Bowers last year, found an option at tight end in this draft in Terrance Ferguson, a four-year starter out of Oregon who could become a perfect complement in the middle of the field to the 1-2 punch on the outside in Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With Andrew Resnick’s crisp musical arrangements and a faultless sound design by Peter Hylenski, Groff and his costars knock one song after another out of the park.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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The kind of sexuality that doesn’t easily square with beliefs that women need to be faultless and every corner of our lives must adhere to prevailing (and individualistic) liberal-feminist beliefs.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Blackberry Smoke is just a kick-ass band that’s been doing it the right way, the honest way, the hard way, the pure way, for a very long time.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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When a curious 6-year-old met a playful dolphin, their precious connection created pure magic.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 48-year-old, who pleaded not guilty in 2020, took the stand in his defense last week, reaffirming his claim of innocence.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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His request to keep Morales’ bond at $5 million was denied when Murphy acquiesced a request made by Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard S. Stein to raise bail by $2.5 million now that Morales no longer has the presumption of innocence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Though the cleanup crews have drawn wide praise, the work has not been flawless.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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In thought leadership, the real win isn’t in being flawless.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since 1973, at least 200 innocent people have been exonerated due to wrongful convictions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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In a nearly 400-page petition to the California Court of Appeals, filed Friday night, the LA Innocence Project argued Scott Peterson is innocent and his conviction should be overturned.—
Santina Leuci,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Analysts suggest Moscow could potentially take custody of Iran’s uranium enriched to 60% purity — a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%.—
Matthew Lee and Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Western powers say Iran is refining uranium to a high degree of fissile purity beyond what is justifiable for a civilian energy programme and close to the level suitable for an atomic bomb.—
Guy Faulconbridge and Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Leftover egg whites, yolks, or whole eggs that have been frozen can be ideal for baking and cooking applications where large quantities of eggs are needed.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Modern formulations allow for consistent dosing, which is ideal for ensuring that every bite is just right.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Impeccability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeccability. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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