virginal

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Set in Rome in 1971 just before the events of the first movie, “The First Omen’s” central figure is Margaret Daino, a dewy, virginal American novitiate played by Nell Tiger Free.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Before Roberts, the romance genre was dominated by tepid and virginal women who were overpowered by brooding men.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2023

As the documentary "Framing Britney Spears" shows, the pop star began her career forced to live up to a virginal "good girl" persona.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

While as a piece of sculpture, the first Barbie doll was virtually indistinguishable from the Lilli doll, Handler positioned Barbie as a wholesome, virginal, all-American girl next door.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2023

Thus is created a virginal society on which the author can wreak whatever literary havoc he chooses.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers