virginity
noun
vir·gin·i·ty
(ˌ)vər-ˈji-nə-tē 
plural virginities
1
: the quality or state of being virgin
especially
: maidenhood
2
: the unmarried life : celibacy
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Take Rebel Wilson, who lost her virginity at 35 years old.
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David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
American Pie starred Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas and Eddie Kaye Thomas as a group of high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginities before graduation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024
There is a scene where an older teenage girl loses her virginity, but again, this is not shown on camera.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Aug. 2024
Just before losing her virginity, Ana (America Ferrera) asks her boyfriend to turn on the light.
—Olivia Truffaut-Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
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David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024
American Pie starred Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas and Eddie Kaye Thomas as a group of high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginities before graduation.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024
There is a scene where an older teenage girl loses her virginity, but again, this is not shown on camera.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Aug. 2024
Just before losing her virginity, Ana (America Ferrera) asks her boyfriend to turn on the light.
—Olivia Truffaut-Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
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“Virginity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virginity. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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virginity
noun
vir·gin·i·ty
(ˌ)vər-ˈjin-ət-ē
plural virginities
: the quality or state of being virgin
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virginity
noun
vir·gin·i·ty
(ˌ)vər-ˈjin-ət-ē
plural virginities
: the quality or state of being a virgin
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