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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 film grounds its story in Spike’s desire to save his mother at any cost—including, perhaps, his own sanity in a world hostile to innocence and tenderness.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
And some personal challenges Legal battles are expensive and Read racked up significant costs while maintaining her innocence, according to reporting from Vanity Fair last year.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
If Lucy is censured for her coolly transactional approach to love, Ani is chastened for her innocence—for not being cynical enough.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Read pleaded not guilty to all charges and steadfastly maintained her innocence, with her attorneys arguing that law enforcement allegedly covered up O’Keefe’s death to possibly protect one of their own.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
And some personal challenges Legal battles are expensive and Read racked up significant costs while maintaining her innocence, according to reporting from Vanity Fair last year.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
If Lucy is censured for her coolly transactional approach to love, Ani is chastened for her innocence—for not being cynical enough.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Read pleaded not guilty to all charges and steadfastly maintained her innocence, with her attorneys arguing that law enforcement allegedly covered up O’Keefe’s death to possibly protect one of their own.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innocence
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Those who get their disinformation from Fox, One America News Network and Newsmax will remain clueless and continue to suffer the consequences of their ignorance.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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As Zora, Johansson is at least high-energy, yet her spirited line deliveries don’t make up for her character’s almost distressing ignorance of the dangers around her.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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His timbre, almost unearthly in its purity, could carry over the orchestra and through Jarvis Hall on luster alone.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Domaine Roy & Fils produces organic Pinot Noir, emphasizing the purity of fruit and terroir.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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To stand and hold a place in simplicity is one of the most difficult things for any performer to do.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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The Wicked star loves the sonic drama of the track, in spite of its lyrical simplicity.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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Experts point out that if Iran shows sincerity in negotiations and is willing to reach a substantive agreement to limit its nuclear program in the future, the situation in the Middle East may ease.—
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CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Listening with sincerity is one of the most important skills in philanthropy work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Innocence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/innocence. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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