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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
Citing the Base Realignment and Closure commission example is pure illusion.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
While cool neutrals can enhance a minimalist aesthetic, pure white might read as too clinical.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
The hot dogs are always spinning, and the vibe is pure blue-collar: no flair, just foil.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Hydration is key When working in the heat, avoid sugary drinks and opt for pure water or water with electrolytes.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
While cool neutrals can enhance a minimalist aesthetic, pure white might read as too clinical.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
The hot dogs are always spinning, and the vibe is pure blue-collar: no flair, just foil.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Hydration is key When working in the heat, avoid sugary drinks and opt for pure water or water with electrolytes.
—Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
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But also take your time in crafting the perfect order of its plain pie — simply tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil — or its white pie — with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, butter, garlic, olive oil and basil.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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Across social media, we’re told drinking plain water is passe, subpar, and incredibly basic.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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The clinic was immaculate, the technology was more advanced than my local dentist's, and my new teeth feel incredible.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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While the beaches tend to get crowded on peak-season weekends, large swaths of immaculate sand are wide open during weekdays and during the off-season.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Additionally, wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian head scarf, at an event celebrating Arab Heritage Month was inflammatory of Johnson in the political environment following the massacre of innocent Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Attorneys have also raised concerns about the increase in arrests of people with pending charges, who are presumed innocent, and disrupting their ability to mount a defense.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The sheer number of workers who are undocumented immigrants make the effect of widespread raids more pronounced.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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The Buenos Aires duo combines trap, hip-hop, electronica, and a healthy dose of pure unadulterated chaos.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The era of unadulterated chef worship was toxic and exhausting and erased the contributions of countless workers.—
Caroline Hatchett,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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There she was scolded by the nutritionally chaste household for drinking coffee and wearing leather gloves.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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In Zone 6, chaste tree may die back to the ground in winter but resprouts in the following growing season.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 June 2025
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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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The pilot program will provide unconditional cash payments of $600 per month for 18 months to hundreds of pregnant women in their first or second trimesters, as well as $750 per month to 21-year-olds who have spent time in the foster care system.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Ukraine demands an unconditional halt to fighting; Russia, on the other hand, refuses a ceasefire due its ability to press its current battlefield advantage and a benign stance from President Trump; although his position appears to have shifted somewhat against Russia recently.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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