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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
The condition is very rare, with pure forms affecting less than 1% of neurological patients.
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
She is revived by the Plague Doctor, and the Rat Queen rises again, spitting up blood in a moment of pure ’70s rock spectacle worthy of Gene Simmons or Alice Cooper.
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Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Comcast will become more of a pure broadband and wireless company, and NBC will become one of the biggest owners of content.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
She is revived by the Plague Doctor, and the Rat Queen rises again, spitting up blood in a moment of pure ’70s rock spectacle worthy of Gene Simmons or Alice Cooper.
—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Comcast will become more of a pure broadband and wireless company, and NBC will become one of the biggest owners of content.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
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With head coach Thomas Tuchel also renowned for his plain speaking, many are seeing this approach as a potential factor in England ending their long wait for a follow-up success to their triumph in the competition in 1966.
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For a place of worship the temple was plain, with a long hallway of overlapping purple carpet and idols carved crudely from blush-colored marble.
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
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But the document also made clear, as every criminal case must, that the charges were accusations and that the defendant was presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Nearly two-dozen suspects are now off the streets after being charged with dozens of shootings involving innocent bystanders.
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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All of these solutions are unevenly distributed, and the effects of unadulterated heat are concentrated on the country’s poor.
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Or at least movies about soccer can, engaging with themes of race and gender, ego, hubris, economics, politics, fandom, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat — as well as, of course, unadulterated athleticism.
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Deadhead your chaste tree in late winter to promote flowering in the spring and summer months.
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Features chaste berry, cramp bark, shatavari root, dandelion root and ginger.
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
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Blue-and-white stripes instantly channel summer, and this puff-sleeve top feels far more elevated than its $9 price tag suggests.
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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