immunity

noun

i-ˈmyü-nə-tē How to pronounce immunity (audio)
Definition of immunitynext
as in protection
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss the suspect refused to name his partners unless he was granted immunity

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Recent Examples of immunity Officials have urged residents to get vaccinated, saying that more than 95% of people who receive a single dose of MMR vaccine will develop immunity to the viruses. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Proposals that would reform Section 230 range from adding exceptions for extreme cases to revoking immunity for social media companies altogether. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 There is almost no population immunity to H5N1, roughly half of human cases are fatal, and the virus does not yet spread efficiently between people. — Raj Panjabi, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Factors such as which flu viruses are spreading, how closely those viruses resemble the ones targeted by the vaccine, and how much immunity exists in the community can all influence the timing, severity and overall impact of a flu season. — Annette Regan, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immunity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
  1. protection
  2. exemption
  3. defense
  4. security
  5. impunity
Noun
  • Members sign up to a set of guidelines around victim protection, attend events and host seminars.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, revenue protection mode—according to the DOJ—prioritized maintaining revenue by leasing fewer apartments at higher prices.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Supporters of the change argued that a broader exemption would encourage drug companies to develop treatments for rare diseases.
    — Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Where multiple tariff programs, trade remedies or exemptions may apply, companies must assess the relevant requirements together rather than relying on a single headline rate.
    — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of exemption
Noun
  • Denmark's defense intelligence service specifically warned Russia could use such tactics to split the NATO alliance.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Against Henderson, the Dodgers took advantage of mistakes by the Brewers’ usually fundamentally sound defense to score four runs against him, only two of which were earned.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of defense
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  • In January, the FBI raided a Post reporter’s home, as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of mishandling sensitive national security information.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Key members of the party have put forward energy security plans that include a role for oil and gas.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • In recent months, some militant settlers are ramping up their campaign to violently drive out the Palestinians who live there -- often with impunity -- the Israeli government showing an unwillingness to crack down on the violence.
    — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • An international mission in March documented escalating police violence, smear campaigns fueled by public officials, persistent impunity, legal and digital threats and the ruling party's efforts to tighten its grip over the media, CPJ said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of impunity

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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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