How to Use pure in a Sentence

pure

adjective
Definition of purenext
Synonyms for purenext
  • The company bottles only the purest water.
  • Many clouds filled the sky, but large swaths of pure blue could also be seen.
    — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
  • And of course, there’s pure white, like a sheet of office paper.
    — Chris Moody, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Most have signed up for the spring season for one reason: a pure love of singing.
    — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2023
  • What is the one word that people describe you as that just gives you pure joy?
    — Samantha Barry, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The flowers are large, pure white and several to a stalk.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Teslas saw the biggest drop in that time, in terms of pure dollar amounts.
    — Bychris Morris, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The decoration of both the dial and movement on the new pieces are pure Breguet.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2023
  • This ponytail is pure magic, and the sweet white dress only adds to the fairytale vibes.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This spicy kick paired with a crispy golden crust equals pure bliss in every bite.
    — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The fans loved the pure racing aspect of the contest, which was slowed just one time for caution for just three laps.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • The lyrics are a pure distillation of the desire and hope to get a better life through work.
    — Julia Hobsbawm, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Some moments feature jokes that don’t land, or had the life squeezed out of them by pure excess.
    — David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Rather than a pure gray, a greige paint color is the perfect way to pull in a few warm tones to tie the space together.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
  • With the shutout complete, Estes hunched over and let out a cathartic roar in a display of pure, raw emotion.
    — Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024
  • The sound was pure, and customary, metal bat meeting ball with a hard clank, a grounder to first base.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Of the great hoaxers of history, Ray Wallace was perhaps the purest with his craft.
    — Daniel T. Ksepka, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, it’s made out of pure copper which turns into a richer tone over time.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Sam Smith + + Calvin Harris on a track always leads to pure magic.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2023
  • In a vacuum, the trade for Hays might tilt in the Phillies’ favor from a pure value standpoint.
    — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2024
  • Despite its name, the gold medal is not entirely pure gold.
    — Chantelle Lee, TIME, 10 July 2024
  • His sweetness and love for her was so pure and beautiful.
    — Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • There were also medium-sized stones and thick layers of pure ash.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
  • The Current has conceded just two goals in its last four matches, and one of those was a pure gift to the other team.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024
  • The footbed is truly like walking on a cloud, thanks to seven layers of pure comfort.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This product is made with pure retinol which can be too strong for sensitive skin.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • These pure cotton terry towels hold a bit of weight to keep in heat and add some cushion between you and the sand.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
  • Multiple drug dealers emerge, all promising that their cocaine is the purest and the whitest.
    — Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Episode nine is one of my favorite because I was involved [as a] pure producer, no acting.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Please note, this is pure speculation on my behalf but wouldn’t a love triangle storyline be juicy?
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024

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