as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
commended the children on the irreproachability of their table manners
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as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
the captain of the force is a police officer of absolutely irreproachable character
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as in perfect
being entirely without fault
an irreproachable solution to the problem that should satisfy everyone
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Examples of irreproachability in a Sentence
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Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Jefferson points out that there is great pressure on men of the Morehouse variety to prove wrong the racist stereotypes of Black males as being lazy or criminal — to embrace a kind of Barack Obama masculinity that is solid and irreproachable.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
But Monkey Man is also, more than anything, proof of Patel’s commitment to moving beyond being the gentle, irreproachable good guy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Right-wing critics have attacked the image as a deliberate dilution of the French nation and its history in a sea of sugary, irreproachable blandness most evident in the removal of the cross atop the golden dome of the Invalides, the former military hospital where Napoleon is buried.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The protagonists aren’t irreproachable role models but something rarer and more valuable: relatable assholes.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2023
Your work has been irreproachable.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 3 May 2021
Minnesota had sent him to Washington as an independent, ethically irreproachable successor to the storied Hubert Humphrey, the ebullient Democrat who had returned to the Senate after losing the 1968 presidential race and whose widow, Muriel Humphrey, had been holding her husband’s unexpired term.
—Robert D. McFadden, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
Leopard print may have reached the apotheosis of respectability when, in early 2020, the irreproachable Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and the future Queen of England, was photographed wearing a midi-length, floaty pleated skirt patterned with leopard spots.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
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There may be practical reasons that your friend won’t get his way, but his argument, unlike his driving, is irreproachable.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Jefferson points out that there is great pressure on men of the Morehouse variety to prove wrong the racist stereotypes of Black males as being lazy or criminal — to embrace a kind of Barack Obama masculinity that is solid and irreproachable.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
But Monkey Man is also, more than anything, proof of Patel’s commitment to moving beyond being the gentle, irreproachable good guy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
Right-wing critics have attacked the image as a deliberate dilution of the French nation and its history in a sea of sugary, irreproachable blandness most evident in the removal of the cross atop the golden dome of the Invalides, the former military hospital where Napoleon is buried.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
The protagonists aren’t irreproachable role models but something rarer and more valuable: relatable assholes.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2023
Your work has been irreproachable.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 3 May 2021
Minnesota had sent him to Washington as an independent, ethically irreproachable successor to the storied Hubert Humphrey, the ebullient Democrat who had returned to the Senate after losing the 1968 presidential race and whose widow, Muriel Humphrey, had been holding her husband’s unexpired term.
—Robert D. McFadden, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
Leopard print may have reached the apotheosis of respectability when, in early 2020, the irreproachable Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and the future Queen of England, was photographed wearing a midi-length, floaty pleated skirt patterned with leopard spots.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreproachability
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Yu Bai and Louise Wong are among the heroes in helmets putting their lives on the line for the sake of seven million innocent souls, but the city’s ordinary civilian population is almost entirely absent from the unfolding drama.James Marsh, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins and Jerry Mangrum, more commonly known as artist DJ Lil Jerry, said Mangrum is innocent after the Louisville Metro Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control blamed his performances for acts of violence at Baxter's 942 Bar and Grill.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, your qualifying stake automatically activates a free three-month trial of NBA League Pass, perfect for the 15 games in action tonight. 21+ and present in participating states.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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She’s rapper, rocker, goes for it and Zoe was perfect.Griselda Flores, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Combs has been incarcerated in the Special Housing Unit at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center since his arraignment and has maintained his innocence amid mounting civil lawsuits over the past year.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Since being indicted in the case, Glen Davis has steadily maintained his innocence, claiming that the accusations were false.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Kasatkina was almost faultless on break points, converting seven of her eight chances and wrapped up the title against her 17-year-old compatriot in one hour and 56 minutes.Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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The over-the-air software updates are frequent and generally faultless, regularly bringing new features (such as enabling the Matrix LED headlights).James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Neither outcome is ideal for the Galaxy, given the bizarre MLS playoff schedule.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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However, not much sound leaks out which makes these headphones ideal for vocalists, broadcasting or any other application where a sensitive condenser mic might pick up sonic leakage.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Solving The Human Adoption Problem Even with flawless technical deployment, AI's success hinges on human adoption.Alon Goren, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Witchcraft is a way of interpreting the world and finding one’s place within it, but there are never easy answers or flawless fixes.Scottie Andrew, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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There’s also a lookout point for the McKay Bridge along the loop that makes an excellent photo spot.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Discussing the magic your Sun sign brings is an excellent way to bond.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Kinney wrapped the partner portion of the night with an impeccable Viennese waltz to the theme song for Pretty Little Liars.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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The climb up the stairs may be somewhat steep, but the shape reflects the priority to the apartment’s aesthetics, shared by both the architect and his clients, guided by an impeccable sense of design.Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Irreproachability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreproachability. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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