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as in plain
free from added matter
There is a big difference between pure maple syrup and pancake syrup made with other ingredients. the solution must be kept pure for the experiment to work
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as in immaculate
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
the humor in the movie is as pure and wholesome as any parent could wish
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as in innocent
free from sin
in one beatitude those who are pure in heart are promised the sight of God
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
that story is pure nonsense
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Recent Examples of pure
Whether the Sharks limp backward to the finish line, force their way into the tournament on pure adrenaline, or maybe even steal a game or two from the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, the true goal for this season is already safely achieved.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
That latter figure is the biggest by a group in over a decade, Billboard reported — the most pure album sales by a group since One Direction’s Midnight Memories dropped in 2013.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
As such, the system that initially emerged in 1979 was neither a pure theocracy nor a conventional republic.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite his size, Barkey can play center as well as wing and wins his fair share of battles through his skating, motor and pure determination.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
That latter figure is the biggest by a group in over a decade, Billboard reported — the most pure album sales by a group since One Direction’s Midnight Memories dropped in 2013.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
As such, the system that initially emerged in 1979 was neither a pure theocracy nor a conventional republic.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite his size, Barkey can play center as well as wing and wins his fair share of battles through his skating, motor and pure determination.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure
Adjective
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This is plain weaponization of the FBI for partisan political purposes.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Great effort has been made to transform what is ordinarily a plain, beige room into a festive space.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her house is immense and kept in immaculate condition by her family’s servants (the Marthas).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Welcome back to this week’s Lakers newsletter, where the vibes are immaculate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, died in three separate pursuits throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties this week.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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An error in a legal brief could lead to an innocent person’s incarceration.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On the Base — the area above the sheer cliffs that encircle Tristan and below Queen Mary’s Peak — a group herds sheep down from the mountain.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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What’s harder to recreate — especially with today’s labor and materials costs — is the level of craftsmanship and the sheer weight of the build, Sadek said.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For the same price, the MacBook Neo comes with an unadulterated version of Apple’s desktop OS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The women of Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, making their first-ever stop in Austin during the South by Southwest Conference and Festival, displayed charisma, athleticism and unadulterated joy, putting on an unforgettable show.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Most notable of these other wives is Vrinda, the chaste wife of the demon Jalandhar.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Clay vases, red rugs and white stone accents adorn the space.—
Jenna Thompson
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Original Glazed doughnut is dipped in blue vanilla icing, sprinkled with Oreo crunch and white nonpareils.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The filmmaker ultimately sees it as a story about unconditional love.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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To that effect, partners today called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait and respect for the fundamental principles of freedom of navigation and the law of the sea.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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