virginity

noun

Definition of virginitynext
as in virtue

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Recent Examples of virginity Percy both has her first kiss and loses her virginity with him in the book, something Harris was deliberate in changing. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 11 June 2026 In various efforts to have his older coworker (Steve Carell) finally lose his virginity, Rudd's electronics-store dude acts as both good friend and chaos agent. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Youth media had a specific fixation on virginity and chastity just then. — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026 And Olympic-sponsor hierarchy was guarded like vestal virginity. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virginity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virginity
  1. virtue
  2. purity
  3. innocence
  4. honor
  5. modesty
Noun
  • The virtue-signaling and pandering and gaslighting would end.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Germany’s Chancellor stood in the White House with the US President and extolled the virtues of hydrogen.
    — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • The researchers found that the low-purity ores could be processed directly into pyrite with no additional purification.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In electrolysis, compression, purification, storage and blending, oxygen measurement can support safety logic, gas purity verification, ventilation strategy, leak detection and process optimization.
    — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of purity
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  • 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
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  • Miller also asked Marco Rubio who his favorite rapper is, and the secretary of state gave the honors to Tupac.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor Swift will be adding another trophy to her shelf, as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the superstar will be inducted into the hall this fall, becoming, at 36, the youngest writer ever to receive the honor.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of honor
Noun
  • Traditional Afghan attire always included the hijab, which Ayesha says helps to maintain modesty.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
  • His modesty has not changed over the past eight months, despite signing for Barcelona, becoming the youngest player to represent Egypt at the World Cup and scoring a double for his new club’s first team.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of modesty

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“Virginity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virginity. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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