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as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
the accused embezzler eventually proved her innocence and was released
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as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
the innocence of the child's question touched everyone present
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as in ignorance
the state of being unaware or uninformed
in my innocence I just assumed that quoted rate was for a week's stay and not for a single night at the health spa
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as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
in Melville's novel, the sailor Billy Budd serves as a symbol of absolute innocence
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Recent Examples of innocence
Where the earlier film proffered a fond farewell to the innocence of the ’50s, Saturday Night suggests that while useful high spirits still remain, the innocence is long gone.
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Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
His guilty plea in October was a major about-face, as Alexander had strongly maintained his innocence for months.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
Like everyone facing criminal charges, Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
—Susan Lerner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The visual then moves through shots of everyday-living in an urban environment, showing both the innocence of the youth and how street code can cause destruction.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Arthur Knight, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
His guilty plea in October was a major about-face, as Alexander had strongly maintained his innocence for months.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
Like everyone facing criminal charges, Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
—Susan Lerner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The visual then moves through shots of everyday-living in an urban environment, showing both the innocence of the youth and how street code can cause destruction.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocence
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After that, ignorance will be bliss for the would-be moneybags.Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Cancer experts told The Hill that research toward cervical cancer prevention and treatment receives less funding compared to other diseases for three main reasons: low late-stage survival rates, ignorance of how prevalent the disease is and stigma surrounding it.Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptions intensity, texture, purity and dull bodied finish with velvety, but noticeable tannins.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Plus, it’s tested for purity and potency by third-party labs.April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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Within a matter of minutes, lives can be changed through donating to one or more of these organizations using the simplicity of a vending machine, the confidence of knowing 100% of the donation goes to the charity, and that the donation is directed for a specific purpose.Eric C. Shuster, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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There are reasons to doubt the sincerity of HTS’s moderate turn.Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bringing them coffee and breakfast in bed is a good way to start, but rubbing their feet at the end of the day and listening to their war stories from work proves your sincerity.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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