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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
Freddie's always stopped by the survivor girl; he's always thwarted by his young ingenue all the way through, who's losing her innocence and entering the world.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Ciri loses the last of her innocence.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Great lengths [are] being made to make sure his presumption of innocence is maintained for the general public.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Director Mike Nichols’s farewell note to the ‘60s, and America’s innocence, The Graduate is as profound and, at the same time, simply marvelous.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Ciri loses the last of her innocence.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Great lengths [are] being made to make sure his presumption of innocence is maintained for the general public.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Director Mike Nichols’s farewell note to the ‘60s, and America’s innocence, The Graduate is as profound and, at the same time, simply marvelous.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocence
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An accurate line design directly affects the naturalness of the hair transplant results.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the movie is a sweet star showcase that belongs unequivocally to the incandescent Maura, whose earthy naturalness, sly humor and tenacious spirit feed a direct link back to her Almodóvarian glory days.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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During which Helm suffered loneliness, inconsequence and ignorance – an original and terrible fugue state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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While potentially shakier data may cause volatility in markets later this week, for now ignorance appears to be bliss.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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This emphasis on both design purity and technical refinement elevates the Sweptail beyond a typical bespoke build.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The simplicity makes the robot lighter, cheaper, and easier to operate.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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For those seeking simplicity, options such as eco-friendly guesthouses, cozy budget inns, or camping at Cinnamon Bay offer affordable ways to stay close to nature.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even with the emotional whiplash of Edward's shifting moods, Pattinson channels a sober sincerity that's almost magnetic.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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