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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
The verdict came as a disappointment to Woodland, who maintains his innocence and had hoped for leniency.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
And last week, Baca filed a motion request a finding of factual innocence, a move that could ease the path to financial compensation for the decades Duran spent behind bars.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet, after Gunna pleaded guilty while maintaining his innocence under the Alford plea, sponsor Walmart pulled out of the event.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Stanley dropped the charges in 2022, and Morphew has maintained his innocence.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
And last week, Baca filed a motion request a finding of factual innocence, a move that could ease the path to financial compensation for the decades Duran spent behind bars.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet, after Gunna pleaded guilty while maintaining his innocence under the Alford plea, sponsor Walmart pulled out of the event.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Stanley dropped the charges in 2022, and Morphew has maintained his innocence.
—Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocence
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Howe certainly could not feign ignorance about the issue, because he was asked about the heckling.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Fittingly, one of the most terrifying scenes has little to do with the supernatural, but instead concerns itself with the grotesque ignorance that upholds the conditions that allow for the girls suffering.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Poor purity can cause patients to experience fever, chills, nausea, skin irritation, infections and low blood pressure.C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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The sweet waters are the embodiment of purity and beauty, and the essence of beauty.Allison Noelle Conner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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But the liver had been seared to perfection in lard and expertly seasoned, so the dish was a triumph of simplicity.Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the burial will no longer involve the use of three coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak, marking a significant departure from tradition in favor of simplicity.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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In addition to learning content, your audience needs to believe in the sincerity of the speaker.Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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During our conversation, Heidecker spoke about Slipping Away, the challenges of embracing sincerity, how his musical career has developed and flourished, the end of the world, and why his next record might need to be funny.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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