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Recent Examples of virginity
Van Winkle’s sign said that bombing for peace was the equivalent of procreating for virginity.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But keeping to the setting's standards of virginity and purity, only widow Violet can get away with it.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The history of side-saddle, for example, comes from the fear that riding astride risks breaking a woman’s hymen, compromising the evidence of her virginity and, therefore, her value.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
That’s realized quite literally by the prolific Swedish actor Stig Järrel, who plays Satan as an aristocrat in a state of perpetual ocular discomfort due to Britt-Marie’s insistence on holding onto her virginity.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But keeping to the setting's standards of virginity and purity, only widow Violet can get away with it.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The history of side-saddle, for example, comes from the fear that riding astride risks breaking a woman’s hymen, compromising the evidence of her virginity and, therefore, her value.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
That’s realized quite literally by the prolific Swedish actor Stig Järrel, who plays Satan as an aristocrat in a state of perpetual ocular discomfort due to Britt-Marie’s insistence on holding onto her virginity.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virginity
Noun
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Foxman thrived for decades in a political culture where the establishment still mattered, and extremism was not considered a virtue.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Sharon had submitted a dozen couplets about the virtues of stay-at-home motherhood, as well as a rhyming list of reasons to believe in God.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Both humble and charming, the daisy represents youth and purity.—
Jenny Krane,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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The United Nations nuclear agency says Iran has more than 970 pounds of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Attorneys representing the Flores family vehemently asserted their clients’ innocence, repeatedly citing a lack of eyewitnesses and evidence.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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But this should not be a matter of ticking off the boxes to rush an execution of someone who has a real claim of innocence, and the Supreme Court should be very cautious about sanctioning an approach where the state is prioritizing speed over the cause of justice.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The honor went to Bozeman, Montana, whose main university is Montana State University, according to RentCafe.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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As the Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins on Tuesday, May 12, and runs through Saturday, May 23, actors, directors, producers, and more descend on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in support of the 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, the annual international festival’s highest honor.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Many religions condemn vanity and praise modesty, which can inform attitudes toward cosmetic work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Virginity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virginity. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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