PURITIES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

purity

noun

ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē

Definition of purity

as in innocence

the quality or state of being morally pure struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness

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Recent Examples of purity If the conservative base continues to demand ideological purity, pushing polarizing firebrands into a general election, the result will always be an immediate, lopsided blowout. — Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 The red, white and blue represent bravery, purity and loyalty, respectively. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 The novel shows how women can reinforce patriarchal norms by enforcing ideals of ritual purity against other women. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Life in the 2020s is about putting performance above purity, optics over essence, fronting ahead of vulnerability. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for purity

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Noun

Car wrecks in which people are injured are frequent and many are not criminal matters, defense attorney Gill said in his closing argument in the guilt-innocence trial phase.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
The role of the judge at this stage is not to determine guilt or innocence, but to ensure the law is followed and constitutional protections are honored.

— Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of innocence

Noun

The good news is that while the promotions might end, the restaurants will still be there, serving up lots of goodness.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026
That stood in drastic contrast to the start-to-finish musical goodness of Day 1, where the highlights — from Wet Leg and Geese to Clipse and headliner Charli xcx — were more evenly spread out.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

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