virginal

Example Sentences

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Instead, “People getting ready to do things” is spelled out in egg yolk, besmirching the virginal purity of its white satin support; and “It’s only vanishing cream” is translucent shellac disappearing against deathly black.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2024

Set in Rome in 1971 just before the events of the first movie, “The First Omen’s” central figure is Margaret Daino, a dewy, virginal American novitiate played by Nell Tiger Free.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

As the documentary "Framing Britney Spears" shows, the pop star began her career forced to live up to a virginal "good girl" persona.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2023

“We can see the virginal expectancy — the purity — that has turned into puffy-eyed self-righteousness,” Ms. Kael wrote.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2022

Thus is created a virginal society on which the author can wreak whatever literary havoc he chooses.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers