virginal

Example Sentences

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Meister is cognizant of the roles she played herself: She says she was cast because she was a virginal blond, but that going on “Road Rules” helped her evolve politically.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025

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

Outside the church, Byrd wrote florid music for the virginal, and pioneered the consort song, a precursor to the lute song.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2023

I had some success with the strings of the lute, but my fingers fumbled on the keys of the virginal.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein