as in innocency
the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame
the impeccability of the nun's moral character and untiring selflessness qualified her for sainthood
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as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw
the etiquette expert was celebrated for her absolutely impeccable manners
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as in faultless
free from guilt or blame
the head of the investigation must be a person of impeccable probity and honesty
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as in pure
free from sin
the belief that there can be no such thing as an impeccable soul
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Recent Examples of impeccability
Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
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'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Adam’s Joe Cocker cover was impeccable: vocally flawless, subtly rendered and full to brimming with feeling.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 19 May 2025
Cate Blanchett opted for a more colorful take on the designer’s impeccable suiting, wearing a pale pink suit with a neon green blouse for Black Bag press in March.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Today, Mia Griffin is twenty-four, with an impeccable complexion and large eyes.
—Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Adam’s Joe Cocker cover was impeccable: vocally flawless, subtly rendered and full to brimming with feeling.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 19 May 2025
Cate Blanchett opted for a more colorful take on the designer’s impeccable suiting, wearing a pale pink suit with a neon green blouse for Black Bag press in March.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeccability
Adjective
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Tyce Peterson was a perfect 4 for 4 with a double and two RBIs.—
Shotgun Spratling,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Tranter points to that sentiment as a perfect example of why Erivo has become such a powerful voice in the entertainment industry.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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With Andrew Resnick’s crisp musical arrangements and a faultless sound design by Peter Hylenski, Groff and his costars knock one song after another out of the park.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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The kind of sexuality that doesn’t easily square with beliefs that women need to be faultless and every corner of our lives must adhere to prevailing (and individualistic) liberal-feminist beliefs.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here are some of the best words to describe his work: simple, clean, clear, pure and, above all, elegant.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Over the years, the coin's size and composition changed, moving from pure copper to a copper-zinc blend.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The Tates have promised to fight the charges in Britain and Romania, publicly declaring their intent to prove their innocence in both jurisdictions.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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The couple has maintained their innocence and filed appeals seeking a new trial.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Impeccably dressed in a flawless double-breasted suit, he was well versed in commanding the room—and absorbing the admiring glances that often followed.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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In the Dodgers’ 3-1 rubber-match victory over the Diamondbacks, Hernández delivered the night’s biggest swing in the bottom of the sixth, taking a wrecking ball to what had been a flawless outing from Burnes with a three-run home run that turned the game upside down.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The soap is said to smell like Sweeney’s childhood homeland, the Pacific Northwest, so anyone who has a warm and innocent association with that area’s pine, Douglas fir and earthy moss essence is likely to have that completely ruined.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Al Nassr When a YouTuber named Abu Omar dared to do an innocent impression of supervillain Lionel Messi at the home of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr gave a calm and measured response.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Iran currently enriches uranium to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels, making the negotiations urgent.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Right now, Iran is enriching uranium to up to 60% purity, well beyond the confines of the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump withdrew from in 2018.—
Trey Yingst,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The linen fabric is lightweight and ideal for hot weather, and the side pockets are a bonus, too.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Hygiene makes the ideal man more acceptable for that private members' club aura, keeping things fresh and well-maintained, while moisturizing and avoiding looking overly oily or dry.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Impeccability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeccability. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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