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as in plain
free from added matter
There is a big difference between pure maple syrup and pancake syrup made with other ingredients. the solution must be kept pure for the experiment to work
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as in immaculate
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
the humor in the movie is as pure and wholesome as any parent could wish
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as in innocent
free from sin
in one beatitude those who are pure in heart are promised the sight of God
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
that story is pure nonsense
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Recent Examples of pure
But people are always watching, especially their neighbors, so quick to judge even the purest emotions.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
The implicit argument was that Washington was, in popular memory at least, pure of spirit, so his monument must be pure of form.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
With music, dancing, and a touch of retro flair, this is an evening designed for pure fun and maybe a little luck at the tables.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Lopez’s rise is the stuff of pure Hollywood legend.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
The implicit argument was that Washington was, in popular memory at least, pure of spirit, so his monument must be pure of form.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
With music, dancing, and a touch of retro flair, this is an evening designed for pure fun and maybe a little luck at the tables.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Lopez’s rise is the stuff of pure Hollywood legend.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
Adjective
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Place in a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, v0 enables teams to generate responsive UIs directly from Figma designs or plain English descriptions, thereby minimizing the gap between vision and implementation.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To put it simply, the vibes were immaculate.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Part first-person shooter, part action-adventure game, BioShock delivers on immaculate art direction, top-notch gameplay, and a morality system that, while simple, is still very enjoyable to engage with.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Unless more Democrats start being realistic, many more innocent people will unfortunately continue to suffer.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This trend includes smaller, high-end homes and with buyers favoring places that offer meaningful features over sheer size or clout.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sister Maria will have people leaving the cinema with a skip in their step — her unadulterated positive view of the world is absolutely infectious.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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This series had no redeeming science value, but was pure unadulterated entertainment.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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To win the grand prize, 10 contestants must stay as chaste as possible in a house together for four weeks.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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In late August, Lawrence stepped out in an outfit made up of seasonless basics, pairing an airy black midiskirt with an untucked white T-shirt and a single-breasted Dissh blazer.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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Khusnullin has earned Putin’s unconditional trust due to his lengthy experience in remaking cities.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hamas, however, said any talks would not be unconditional—underscoring the entrenchment on both sides.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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