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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 easiest way in is with a pair of slim black leggings or trousers; Bella Hadid went with a matching jacket and heels, and the look is pure elegance.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
The brand’s signature linen sheets, made of pure European flax, were right on the money for her needs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
This is in part because pure speed is a limited metric by which to judge automotive excellence and a limited selling point.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
But Emmy voters often gravitate toward character-rich episodes rather than pure plot.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
The brand’s signature linen sheets, made of pure European flax, were right on the money for her needs.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
This is in part because pure speed is a limited metric by which to judge automotive excellence and a limited selling point.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
But Emmy voters often gravitate toward character-rich episodes rather than pure plot.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
Adjective
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During Kenya’s mass protests last year, demonstrators created chatbots to explain complex legislation in plain language to help their peers understand its impact.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 May 2025
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There are date-night options ranging from the expensive to the affordable, from the romantic to the just plain fun.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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The rooms are immaculate but lifeless, albeit with a surfeit of gold leaf.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Monica and Joey had immaculate vibes in the pods, and that bubbly energy never really went away.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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These rapid deportations mean some innocent people are being denied the chance to clear their name in a U.S. courtroom.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Seeing innocent people arrested for exercising their civil rights, sparked his desire to pursue a career in law.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Secrets of the Thrift Kidney's strategy centers on knowledge, patience, and sheer time investment.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Elements of fabric ruching and stitching featured at the hips, with sheer fabric cascading throughout the rest of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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For those who just love the pure, unadulterated sensation of scrolling on their TV, however, there’s still YouTube. Related Will Your Favorite Streaming Service Crack Down on Password Sharing?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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Yet there’s something about the pure, unadulterated fluidity of Odyssey that ultimately wins me over and keeps me coming back for more.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Our Lady was chaste, willingly, willfully passive, untainted by the grottiness of ordinary life.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Some medieval and Renaissance artists, for example, portrayed Mary breast-feeding the infant Jesus at a chaste distance, such that the milk spurts of its own accord into his mouth.—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
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Trump offered to mediate the conflict and renewed his call for an unconditional ceasefire.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Then, in Kyiv, Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK and Poland demanded an unconditional ceasefire for a month, and published a picture of the five countries’ leaders on the phone to President Trump.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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