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
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Between runway shows and design week exhibitions, the Italian city has built a reputation around bold architecture, impeccable interiors, and a reverence for craftsmanship.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
This is typical of lenses that deliver impeccable resolution at a wide open aperture.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Recalling some of the most impactful recent pop superstars to bring jaw-dropping showmanship to a Milwaukee stage - including Lady Gaga, Pink, Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Mars and Janet Jackson - Larsson offered a sublime showcase of dazzling choreography and impeccable vocals.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Designed with impeccable acoustics and sightlines, the venue will match elevated dining and cocktails with world-class talent, including Wynton Marsalis, the Mingus Big Band and Cécile McLorin Salvant, transforming a night out into an immersive music-and-dining experience.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Between runway shows and design week exhibitions, the Italian city has built a reputation around bold architecture, impeccable interiors, and a reverence for craftsmanship.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
This is typical of lenses that deliver impeccable resolution at a wide open aperture.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Recalling some of the most impactful recent pop superstars to bring jaw-dropping showmanship to a Milwaukee stage - including Lady Gaga, Pink, Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Mars and Janet Jackson - Larsson offered a sublime showcase of dazzling choreography and impeccable vocals.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccability
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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Their relationship starts as pure rivalry, shifts into a friends-with-benefits arrangement and eventually evolves into a full romantic relationship across the six-episode first season.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Honeywell is inching up, as people anticipate receiving shares of a pure-play aerospace company and an automation and security company.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Here is your certificate of innocence’?—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Under California law, prisoners seeking parole may not be penalized for failing to admit wrongdoing, so Kovacich’s claim of innocence was not used against him, Tellman said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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This, plus tanking penalties, feels nearly flawless.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Imanaga will give up home runs as a fly ball pitcher, so living to fight another day is more valuable than trying to be flawless.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, died in three separate pursuits throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties this week.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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An error in a legal brief could lead to an innocent person’s incarceration.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Attempts to resolve ecological responsibility through strict localism often risk sliding into cultural provincialism or nationalist enclosure—fantasies of purity that ignore how deeply entangled our lives already are.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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In fact, according to the real meaning behind Easter colors, the color white symbolizes purity, grace, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the culmination of the Easter season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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With read and write speeds of up to 535MB and 350MB, respectively, this SSD is ideal for the typical PC build.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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This unique training chair supports over 20 exercises, including back extensions and glute work, and is ideal for building core strength.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Impeccability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeccability. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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