Examples of purity in a Sentence
struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness
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This cuvée is more precise and mineral-driven, with a drier profile that highlights the purity of the grapes.
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Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The series followed the Christian fundamentalist clan who used their television platform to preach purity, modesty and religious devotion.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
That level of material purity and manufacturing control makes fiber optics a modern marvel.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
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Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The series followed the Christian fundamentalist clan who used their television platform to preach purity, modesty and religious devotion.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
That level of material purity and manufacturing control makes fiber optics a modern marvel.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purity. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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purity
noun
pu·ri·ty
ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē 
1
: the quality or state of being pure : freedom from impurities
2
: freedom from guilt or sin
Medical Definition
purity
noun
pu·ri·ty
ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being pure
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