NAÏFS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

naïfs

noun

variants or naifs

plural of naïf

as in virgins

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Noun

Bridget reads Lizzie the tale of Countess Elizabeth Báthory of Ecsed (also portrayed by Krieps), a 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman said to have bled beautiful virgins to bathe in their blood and preserve her beauty.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Public health stats show maybe 5%-10% of those getting married in the United States are virgins at the altar.

— Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of virgins

Noun

It is most commonly reported in cattle, but there have also been cases in sheep, goats, horses and alpaca.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
The winemaking team uses a herd of Texel sheep during the late winter and early spring to improve soil structure and fertility.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheep

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How can Christians, who both grieve and celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus, support a flawed justice system that inevitably executes innocents?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
On that terrible day, millions of Americans witnessed airplanes flying into buildings, people jumping off skyscrapers, and the Twin Towers collapsing with thousands of innocents inside.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of innocents

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There are believed to be two adult owls, and some photographers have claimed to have seen six fledglings, Barrett added.

— JOSEPH FREDERICK, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of fledglings

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By the third episode, murderous Jason begins to more prominently feature in episodes, and the gory deaths begin, as a swarm of innocent hippies ignore warnings and are drawn into the camp, like lambs to the slaughter.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
The Livestock Birthing Barn celebrated more than 90 animal births of piglets, goats, calves, lambs and chicks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of lambs

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The low-threshold accessibility, from a physical and financial standpoint, is what makes Nordic Walking perfect right now for newbies like Presnal.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Even his open-door policy, guest features, and behind-the-scenes production work for everyone from Hurray for the Riff Raff to underground Atlanta garage rock newbies Sir & Sol are rooted in hip-hop’s casual approach to the studio.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

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