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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
a saint who is often held up as a model of chastity
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as in celibacy
abstention from sexual intercourse
vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
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Recent Examples of chastity
The disagreement surfaced in April 2023 after Olson accused their Reverend Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of breaking her chastity vows by having an online love affair with Father Philip Johnson, a former priest from the diocese in Raleigh, N.C., per Chron.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Iran's parliament has passed a new chastity law to be implemented next week, further tightening already strict dressing restrictions, according to reports.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
When Christianity began to spread throughout Europe, the veil's meaning grew, symbolizing modesty, purity and chastity, Kolosok said.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
For some, chastity devices involve orgasm denial for the duration of the month.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Iran's parliament has passed a new chastity law to be implemented next week, further tightening already strict dressing restrictions, according to reports.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
When Christianity began to spread throughout Europe, the veil's meaning grew, symbolizing modesty, purity and chastity, Kolosok said.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
For some, chastity devices involve orgasm denial for the duration of the month.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chastity
Noun
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In Thai culture, water represents purity, tranquility and renewal, which is celebrated throughout the property’s grounds.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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It was introduced during a period of moral purity movements during the United States’ progressive era.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Mixing personal narrative with cultural criticism, the author of Girlhood explores how celibacy radicalized her, giving her permission to put all of her focus on herself, her work, and the platonic relationships that deserved more of her attention.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
17 Dec. 2024
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Key Survey Findings: 43% of Black Gen Z daters are practicing celibacy.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2024
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Those leaders encouraged independent Black education, community development, abstinence from drugs and alcohol and many other changes.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Thus Mardi Gras is that last party before the marked time of abstinence.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Chastity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chastity. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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