sinlessness

noun

as in purity

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Recent Examples of sinlessness Love’s creation never stops being new, its sinlessness, health, and harmony never decaying. — Lisa Rennie Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sinlessness
  1. purity
  2. chastity
Noun
  • The accessory is another staple for Camilla and a slew of other members of the royal family, since the organic gemstone symbolizes purity, status and dignity.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Beauty brands positioning around purity must present meaningful results in order to substantiate any claims — and to actually earn sales.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of purity
Noun
  • Rama soon learns that the people of Ayodhya are raising questions about Sita’s chastity after her captivity in Lanka and criticizing him for taking her back.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The government’s more expansive hijab and chastity law was suspended but not repealed.
    — Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of chastity

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“Sinlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinlessness. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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