1
as in purity
the quality or state of being morally pure
her unchallenged chasteness put her on the fast track for sainthood
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2
as in chastity
abstention from sexual intercourse
their marriage of consensual chasteness seems to have worked for both the composer and his wife
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Noun
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These standards allow consumers to see purity and authenticity in writing that is increasingly important in this category.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025 -
One Water is not asking consumers to compromise between purity, style, or efficiency.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The claims led to Rocky’s arrest and widespread headlines, but the rapper maintained his innocence.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Patterson, who maintained her innocence throughout the trial and said the poisonings were accidental, has 28 days to appeal her sentence.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Chasteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasteness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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