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 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 The novel shows how women can reinforce patriarchal norms by enforcing ideals of ritual purity against other women. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for purity

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Noun

The vibe is very Woodstock-era, got-to-get-back-to-the-garden innocence, a sentiment that has the filmmaker, now in his mid-seventies, nodding in agreement.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
According to Day, Manson maintained his innocence in the 1969 murders of nine individuals up until his death.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of innocence

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Today, young people are increasingly frustrated with the hypocrisy of politicians lecturing them about the virtues of voting while in practice facilitating disengagement.

— David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Just as uniformity is a virtue of a product, so uniqueness is a virtue of a service.

— Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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