1
as in contamination
something that is or that makes impure
impurities in the water made it cloudy
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as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the impurity of her thoughts was troubling, given her strict upbringing
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Recent Examples of impurity
In addition to removing even the most stubborn makeup, this cleansing balm washes away sunscreen, oil and other impurities while keeping moisture in the skin.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The oil molecules in seeds also break apart and create impurities that affect how the oils crystallize when they’re cooled.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The key is striking a balance between gentle yet clarifying formulas that thoroughly rid the skin of its impurities without stripping and causing further irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
These Rael Pimple Patches—Miracle Overnight Spot Cover, $19.99 on Amazon, are hydrocolloid patches designed to stay on through the night and protect blemishes from pillow germs while gently absorbing impurities.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The oil molecules in seeds also break apart and create impurities that affect how the oils crystallize when they’re cooled.
—Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The key is striking a balance between gentle yet clarifying formulas that thoroughly rid the skin of its impurities without stripping and causing further irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
These Rael Pimple Patches—Miracle Overnight Spot Cover, $19.99 on Amazon, are hydrocolloid patches designed to stay on through the night and protect blemishes from pillow germs while gently absorbing impurities.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurity
Noun
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Heed posted warnings Take signs about swimming risks and possible contamination seriously.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Six schools have closed since the start of the year due to lead contamination, and only two have reopened.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Masks and disposable head-to-toe coverall suits act as a barrier against the dangerous contaminants.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The team aims to identify solutions to mitigate or eliminate environmental contaminants and risks through not only physical building improvements, but also by providing families and property owners and managers with tools and resources to create healthier spaces.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Finally, women need to call this type of vulgarity out instead of being demure!—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Fiona Crombie’s production design gives the movie an imposing scale (with a Mar-a-Lago vulgarity in the ostentatious décor of the Marshalls’ quarters), though for a project shot by Darius Khondji and screened in IMAX, the visuals are nothing special.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties, often industrial or commercial, where redevelopment is complicated because of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants in the soil.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Higher temperatures also increase preterm birth by increasing levels of the harmful air pollutant called ground-level ozone.—
Sheetal Khedkar Rao,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The hip-hop stars of Coogler’s youth like NWA, Ice-T, 2 Live Crew, and Too Short were pursued by the government, accused of promoting obscenity and violence.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2025
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Children do not have a right to access alcohol, tobacco, drugs, firearms, automobiles, pornography, obscenity or any other dangerous material and public libraries have no obligation to provide it to them.—
Opinion Staff,
Oc Register,
27 May 2025
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The killer watched countless videos and discussed his filth online with fellow travelers, not to mention asking for practical advice, like what type of body armor to wear; this body armor ultimately stopped a round fired by an armed guard, who was then killed by the shooter.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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