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
Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
It's filled with nights of impeccable entertaining and days of lazy respite.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Anne Hathaway has given us unforgettable movies like The Devil Wears Prada and Love & Other Drugs, impeccable red carpet moments and at least one cupcake hack that literally stopped the internet.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
The celebrated restaurant in the Roma Norte neighborhood is most famous for its whole red snapper painted in vibrant swaths of red chile and green parsley sauces, but the menu is filled with must-try seafood (like the impeccable tuna tostadas).
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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The queen’s impeccable self-control impressed many in Washington.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
It's filled with nights of impeccable entertaining and days of lazy respite.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Anne Hathaway has given us unforgettable movies like The Devil Wears Prada and Love & Other Drugs, impeccable red carpet moments and at least one cupcake hack that literally stopped the internet.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
The celebrated restaurant in the Roma Norte neighborhood is most famous for its whole red snapper painted in vibrant swaths of red chile and green parsley sauces, but the menu is filled with must-try seafood (like the impeccable tuna tostadas).
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccability
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The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Columbines are perfect for gardeners seeking quick, stunning blooms without long waits.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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And no one is more laide jolie, more sculpted and faultless, more wooden and sexless, than the paradoxical figure who goes by the name of Clavicular.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Burke’s attorney, Blair Berk, entered the pleas on the singer’s behalf and reiterated his claim of innocence.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lanez maintained his innocence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a flawless finish—up to a week of chip-free wear—apply two thin coats followed by your favorite top coat.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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His escape route was wild, his execution was flawless and he was never seen again.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of all of the arguments against the death penalty, the strongest is that even one conviction of an innocent person is both irreversible and ethically untenable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the criminal justice system has checks that should prevent innocent people from being convicted of crimes, but that doesn’t mean a prosecutor willing to eschew ethics and norms can’t make someone’s life miserable.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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This high-purity gas serves as a direct, climate-friendly replacement for fossil fuels, capable of heating homes, generating electricity, and powering transportation using existing infrastructure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The town also has a pied piper of the purity police (Ana Gasteyer, in peak form) and a light-in-his-loafers mayor (Brad Oscar), who has a conveniently daft wife (Ann Harada, reprising her role from the series).—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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And Aniston’s aviator sunglasses are the ideal blend of retro and iconic.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Cleaning professional Robin Murphy, president of Maid Brigade, says vodka is an ideal cleaning agent for sanitizing wooden cutting boards.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Impeccability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeccability. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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