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as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
the captain of the force is a police officer of absolutely irreproachable character
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as in perfect
being entirely without fault
an irreproachable solution to the problem that should satisfy everyone
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as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
the irreproachableness of the sergeant's conduct was in marked contrast to that of his fellow officers in the corruption-ridden precinct
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Recent Examples of irreproachable
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
White has previously talked about Belinda as the morally irreproachable character on the show—but this series has basically no ethical characters, so of course Belinda gets her payday.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Service Last but not least, providing irreproachable service is imperative.
—Suneeta Motala, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Modesty is a winning attribute in a great power, and the United States has too many faults of its own to cast itself as an irreproachable model.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
Service Last but not least, providing irreproachable service is imperative.
—Suneeta Motala, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
There may be practical reasons that your friend won’t get his way, but his argument, unlike his driving, is irreproachable.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Jefferson points out that there is great pressure on men of the Morehouse variety to prove wrong the racist stereotypes of Black males as being lazy or criminal — to embrace a kind of Barack Obama masculinity that is solid and irreproachable.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
But Monkey Man is also, more than anything, proof of Patel’s commitment to moving beyond being the gentle, irreproachable good guy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Beneath their air of irreproachable authority, Jung and Freud — both brilliantly played, the first with subtlety, the other with theatrical relish — wrestle with petty grievances and insecurities, while the former stubbornly rationalizes his affair with onetime patient Spielrein.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
White has previously talked about Belinda as the morally irreproachable character on the show—but this series has basically no ethical characters, so of course Belinda gets her payday.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Service Last but not least, providing irreproachable service is imperative.
—Suneeta Motala, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Modesty is a winning attribute in a great power, and the United States has too many faults of its own to cast itself as an irreproachable model.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2019
Service Last but not least, providing irreproachable service is imperative.
—Suneeta Motala, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
There may be practical reasons that your friend won’t get his way, but his argument, unlike his driving, is irreproachable.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Jefferson points out that there is great pressure on men of the Morehouse variety to prove wrong the racist stereotypes of Black males as being lazy or criminal — to embrace a kind of Barack Obama masculinity that is solid and irreproachable.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
But Monkey Man is also, more than anything, proof of Patel’s commitment to moving beyond being the gentle, irreproachable good guy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreproachable
Adjective
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While our lives tick along as normal these endless thousands of innocent human souls are still being expelled from the earth… for what?—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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Al Nassr When a YouTuber named Abu Omar dared to do an innocent impression of supervillain Lionel Messi at the home of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr gave a calm and measured response.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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When a consumer purchases a smart device compatible with a VPP, that is a perfect time to educate them about the benefits of enrollment.—
Amber Mullaney,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Tranter points to that sentiment as a perfect example of why Erivo has become such a powerful voice in the entertainment industry.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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With Andrew Resnick’s crisp musical arrangements and a faultless sound design by Peter Hylenski, Groff and his costars knock one song after another out of the park.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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The kind of sexuality that doesn’t easily square with beliefs that women need to be faultless and every corner of our lives must adhere to prevailing (and individualistic) liberal-feminist beliefs.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The linen fabric is lightweight and ideal for hot weather, and the side pockets are a bonus, too.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Hygiene makes the ideal man more acceptable for that private members' club aura, keeping things fresh and well-maintained, while moisturizing and avoiding looking overly oily or dry.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The Tates have promised to fight the charges in Britain and Romania, publicly declaring their intent to prove their innocence in both jurisdictions.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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The couple has maintained their innocence and filed appeals seeking a new trial.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Impeccably dressed in a flawless double-breasted suit, he was well versed in commanding the room—and absorbing the admiring glances that often followed.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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In the Dodgers’ 3-1 rubber-match victory over the Diamondbacks, Hernández delivered the night’s biggest swing in the bottom of the sixth, taking a wrecking ball to what had been a flawless outing from Burnes with a three-run home run that turned the game upside down.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Keep an eye out for hair-loving ingredients to tackle frizz and dryness, on top of making your hair smell impeccable.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
29 May 2025
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The Riojan townhouse is straight out of the pages of a design magazine, with an impeccable mix of furniture spanning styles and periods.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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“Irreproachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreproachable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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