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as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
the accused embezzler eventually proved her innocence and was released
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the innocence of the child's question touched everyone present
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as in ignorance
the state of being unaware or uninformed
in my innocence I just assumed that quoted rate was for a week's stay and not for a single night at the health spa
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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
in Melville's novel, the sailor Billy Budd serves as a symbol of absolute innocence
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Recent Examples of innocence
Weinstein has also maintained his innocence of these charges, and his lawyers almost immediately filed an appeal.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Simpson, who maintained his innocence but was found liable for the deaths in a civil case, later served nine years in prison on unrelated charges.
—CBS News, 15 May 2025
While Michael Jackson’s later days were filled with controversy and split decisions over his innocence or guilt, there is no questioning the late King of Pop’s talent.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Jackson, only 32, was said to have been broken upon the announcement and spent the rest of his life maintaining his innocence.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Simpson, who maintained his innocence but was found liable for the deaths in a civil case, later served nine years in prison on unrelated charges.
—CBS News, 15 May 2025
While Michael Jackson’s later days were filled with controversy and split decisions over his innocence or guilt, there is no questioning the late King of Pop’s talent.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Jackson, only 32, was said to have been broken upon the announcement and spent the rest of his life maintaining his innocence.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocence
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Provider ignorance is a common reason for delayed diagnosis in the Black community; many doctors just aren't taught about Black skin pigment or skin barriers.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Trump wants no one around him who might speak truth to his ignorance.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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The agencies then market the idols as paragons of innocence to a mostly male, older fanbase that prizes their looks, perceived purity and emotional accessibility over their limited skill as pop performers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Third-party testing To address claims of effectiveness from brands, many reputable manufacturers utilize third-party testing to validate the quality and purity of their ingredients.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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So perhaps the clearest difference between the final months of O’Neil and the early months of Pereira has been simplicity.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The simplicity of getting your feet wet with these tools means that most of your time will be spent dealing with a company's security and compliance teams.—
Jeff Catlin,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Learn more about how self-trust and interpersonal trust is earned through: care, competence, sincerity, and reliability.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
15 May 2025
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Vince Vaughn brings an unforced sincerity to the role of inexperienced entrepreneur Joey Scaravella, and the four nonnas (grandmothers) who join him in his unconventional culinary enterprise are played by Lorraine Bracco, Susan Sarandon, Talia Shire and Brenda Vacarro — heavy hitters moving nimbly.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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