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 Certification Like most other supplements, saffron supplements can obtain a variety of certifications to verify their quality or purity. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Compassion leads his decisions, in line with Leo’s virtue and purity of heart. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for purity

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Statham plays a former Marine who has to prove his innocence after he’s framed for murdering his billionaire boss.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026
For her, that’s enough to fully confront Pastor Nelson after trying to get through to Guthrie about Manny’s innocence doesn’t work.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of innocence

Noun

We were inculcated with the importance of charity, love toward all, good works and humility, and urged to carry those virtues into adulthood.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
However, modern environments allow people to manufacture or amplify any positive signal (virtue signalling is the common term associated with cheap and fake signalling of virtues that are just meaningless or fake in substance).

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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