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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
Central to that gag was Carpenter’s ability to coyly project innocence.
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
Comey received a slight boost in his case to plead his innocence earlier this week when a judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Sadly, this turns into a by-the-numbers chase flick with Reeves as Richard Kimble, trying to prove his innocence while on the run.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Six-year-old Misha’s playful hunt for a phantom spy unfolds against the quiet unease of Soviet adulthood, blending innocence with historical introspection.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
Comey received a slight boost in his case to plead his innocence earlier this week when a judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Sadly, this turns into a by-the-numbers chase flick with Reeves as Richard Kimble, trying to prove his innocence while on the run.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Six-year-old Misha’s playful hunt for a phantom spy unfolds against the quiet unease of Soviet adulthood, blending innocence with historical introspection.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 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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This is not, Vance’s studied ignorance notwithstanding, a normal way of doing business.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The holiday also commemorates the triumph of knowledge over ignorance centuries ago.—
Angela Chitkara,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Synthesizing a pencil-size sample in a robotic lab is far from producing tonnes of it at semiconductor purity or certifying it for aircraft use.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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The lace in her dress symbolized both wealth and purity, an appealing combination for brides who hoped for prosperous unions.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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The visual simplicity of mobile phone exchanges, personal photos and Fatma’s own images of her city and people, creates a sense of closeness and immediacy, drawing us into the daily reality of life under siege.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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This luggage set from Wrangler is built for travelers who want function, durability and simplicity at a solid price.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film’s ever-so-slightly absurd sincerity is nothing if not brazen.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the film’s version of events, the fate of the plane and everyone on it comes down to Nobody’s ability to manipulate the relative sincerity of Japan’s Deputy Minister Shinichi Ishida and Seo Go-myung.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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