INNOCENCES Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

innocence

noun

ˈi-nə-sən(t)s

Definition of innocence

as in innocency

the quality or state of being free from guilt or blame the accused embezzler eventually proved her innocence and was released

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as in naturalness

the quality or state of being simple and sincere the innocence of the child's question touched everyone present

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as in ignorance

the state of being unaware or uninformed in my innocence I just assumed that quoted rate was for a week's stay and not for a single night at the health spa

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as in purity

the quality or state of being morally pure in Melville's novel, the sailor Billy Budd serves as a symbol of absolute innocence

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Recent Examples of innocence Assane proclaims his innocence, but everything points to his guilt. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 The track weaves together experiences of colonialism, trauma, and resistance, with the innocence of childhood as a backdrop. — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 Smith has maintained his innocence since Parker's disappearance, his attorney told ABC News. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Mosby has maintained her innocence throughout the legal proceedings. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for innocence

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Noun

The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
At the same time, brands such as Bottega Veneta offered a more discreet form of luxury rooted in purity of design and craftsmanship.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of purity

Noun

Beauty, grace, freshness, naturalness, youth—all qualities which women have so often been reduced to.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
The young actors are appealing, led by Lilah Pate and Chabley Ponce; there’s a sweetness and naturalness to their cameraderie that stands out amid so much mugging and gives the film a lift.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of naturalness

Noun

Still, the sincerity matters, and so does the achievement of realizing something this strange with such conviction.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
After many fans online questioned the sincerity of Art of Play’s statement, Clarkson herself stepped back into the fray.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

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