as in protection
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
the suspect refused to name his partners unless he was granted immunity
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Recent Examples of immunity
The Supreme Court gave him sweeping immunity in 2024.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Unlike with some other diseases, prior infection does not provide permanent immunity, so a person who has had Lyme could still benefit from a vaccine.
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Bram Sable-Smith,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Choosing snacks that support a healthy gut microbiome may benefit digestion, immunity, and overall health.
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Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Mushroom powder has moved from niche health-food shelves into morning coffees, evening teas and daily wellness routines, with brands promising benefits for focus, immunity and sleep.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for immunity
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Unlike with some other diseases, prior infection does not provide permanent immunity, so a person who has had Lyme could still benefit from a vaccine.
—
Bram Sable-Smith,
NPR,
27 June 2026
Choosing snacks that support a healthy gut microbiome may benefit digestion, immunity, and overall health.
—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Mushroom powder has moved from niche health-food shelves into morning coffees, evening teas and daily wellness routines, with brands promising benefits for focus, immunity and sleep.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for immunity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
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Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Glover's three-year exemption from winning back-to-back tournaments in the late summer of 2023 is set to expire this year, so this could be a big week for him.
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The country offers a 30% rebate, VAT tax exemption, up to 80% equipment rental discount, and hefty discounts on hotels.
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Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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Video from the Reuters news agency showed security personnel patrolling the streets of Tehran ahead of funeral processions, which are expected to take place at multiple locations in Iran and Iraq.
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On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
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Survivors deserve justice, and deployment must not proceed in a way that normalizes impunity.
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Even in the wider state of São Paulo, Brazil's richest, only about 2% of theft cases are ever solved, meaning muggers operate with near impunity.
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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