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
The magic of the best Korean cleansing oil lies in its ability to gently remove impurities from the pores—blackheads, sebum, and makeup.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Any impurities are then removed.2 Rose water is generally used in skincare or as an ingredient in traditional dishes in some cultures.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Leader after leader appeals to fear of impurity and threat.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Before the 1990s, most studies used a limited number of natural diamonds, which had variable performance because of innate impurities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Any impurities are then removed.2 Rose water is generally used in skincare or as an ingredient in traditional dishes in some cultures.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Leader after leader appeals to fear of impurity and threat.
—David Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Before the 1990s, most studies used a limited number of natural diamonds, which had variable performance because of innate impurities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurity
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Ritual is proudly Clean Label Certified and has been rigorously tested against heavy metal contamination.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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In the 1970s, the FDA began requiring egg producers to wash and sanitize eggs to minimize the risk of Salmonella contamination.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Product Quality: Choose products from reputable sources that provide third-party lab testing to ensure accurate dosing and the absence of contaminants.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even later, in the 1860s, the British surgeon Joseph Lister introduced the first sterile silk sutures, cleaned of contaminants using a solution of carbolic acid.—
Amy Paturel,
Discover Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Lashing out from the White House, Mr. Trump used a vulgarity to accuse Mr. Xi and Mr. Lam of plotting to exploit the United States.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 Apr. 2025
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Those incidents range from keying swastikas to spray-painting other vulgarities.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gas stoves, in addition to those planet-warming emissions, release toxic pollutants directly into the home.—
Rachel Nuwer,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mägi added trees naturally filter pollutants and particulate matter from the air and protecting mature forests helps preserve these natural air cleaners.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 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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The show was a benefit for Willowbrook, a home for disabled children and adults that allowed its patients to wallow in filth and degradation.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, what all of this research reveals is that the planet is dirty, even if the filth can be hard to see.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurity. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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