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Recent Examples of virginity
In 1975, Judy Blume released Forever, a YA novel about a young woman falling in love for the first time and losing her virginity.
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Shannon Carlin, Time, 8 May 2025
This season started with the Ratliff kids debating sleeping arrangements and continued with Saxon’s unnatural interest in Piper’s (Sarah Catherine Hook) possible virginity, as well as ongoing intimations of voyeurism and partner-sharing.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
Instead of coming straight to Mom after losing their virginity, Frances tells their grandfather first.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Piper was going to lose her virginity to Belinda’s son, Zion
Saxon was right: Piper is a virgin.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Carlin, Time, 8 May 2025
This season started with the Ratliff kids debating sleeping arrangements and continued with Saxon’s unnatural interest in Piper’s (Sarah Catherine Hook) possible virginity, as well as ongoing intimations of voyeurism and partner-sharing.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
Instead of coming straight to Mom after losing their virginity, Frances tells their grandfather first.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Piper was going to lose her virginity to Belinda’s son, Zion
Saxon was right: Piper is a virgin.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virginity
Noun
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High-net-worth individuals, particularly business owners, professionals and investors, often face elevated exposure to legal risk simply by virtue of their visibility and success.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Just by virtue of being president, Trump has bolstered this belief of mine.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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After maintaining his innocence for more than two years, on July 2, Kohberger admitted to the quadruple killings in court and pleaded guilty to all counts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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In response to the findings, Wallace issued a statement expressing regret while maintaining his innocence on the most serious allegations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That performance was enough to earn Player of the Game honors, as announced by the Sky after the contest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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This is an incredible honor, and an awesome responsibility.—
Sharon DeVivo,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This experience taught me the important of blending modesty with resolve to make tough calls while honoring the team’s contributions.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The lace veils are another old tradition within the Catholic church and worn to symbolize modesty and respect.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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“Virginity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virginity. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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