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purity

[pyoor-i-tee] / ˈpyʊər ɪ ti /


NOUN
innocence
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NOUN
chastity
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Her purity and devotion are difficult to portray with the requisite sincerity—today she would seem abject.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Since then, Xcomm has aggressively honed its sound without losing its pursuit of hardcore purity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But it is accepted that the impact of the excessive need for energy management on the purity of the driving experience, especially in qualifying, needs to be addressed.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“This time, let’s do it for the purity of the mission.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Research mathematicians attack their problems with an intensity and compulsiveness which seem related to the purity of their research.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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