1
as in contamination
something that is or that makes impure
impurities in the water made it cloudy
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2
as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the impurity of her thoughts was troubling, given her strict upbringing
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Recent Examples of impurity
Thanks to impurities lodged within minerals, the rocks start to glow in vivid shades of pink, blue, yellow and green.
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In contrast, impurities in lunar dust give moonglass a slight tiny from the start—which stabilizes the material, preventing further darkening and also making the cells resistant to damaging radiation.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The science lies in its APG Cleansing Complex, a mild yet effective system that removes makeup, dirt, and impurities without stripping the skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
The magic of the best Korean cleansing oil lies in its ability to gently remove impurities from the pores—blackheads, sebum, and makeup.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In contrast, impurities in lunar dust give moonglass a slight tiny from the start—which stabilizes the material, preventing further darkening and also making the cells resistant to damaging radiation.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The science lies in its APG Cleansing Complex, a mild yet effective system that removes makeup, dirt, and impurities without stripping the skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
The magic of the best Korean cleansing oil lies in its ability to gently remove impurities from the pores—blackheads, sebum, and makeup.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurity
Noun
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The contamination was discovered through routine sampling procedures, and the recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Love and county public health officials are now recommending that property owners in affected areas consider potential soil contamination ahead of rebuilding efforts.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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By removing carrion from the environment, vultures contribute to nutrient recycling and keep contaminants from festering in soil and water.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Eli doesn’t flinch at their graphic vulgarity but smiles warmly and appreciatively, as only John Goodman can smile.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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His video streams are peppered with expletives, vulgarities and other language that many have disavowed in the name of political correctness.—
Jack Crosbie,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Research has found strong associations between exposure to air pollutants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, indoor toxins like formaldehyde and higher cancer risk — particularly for lung, breast, prostate, and even melanoma.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The data also don’t include airborne pollutants — including automobile exhaust — which could also contribute to the disease.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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And while producers could appeal the board’s obscenity rulings, most did not.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2025
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Skinner’s name was becoming a kind of obscenity in certain pockets of the terraces.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pedro Pascal is reading anti-trans author J.K. Rowling for filth.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurity. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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