as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
feeling squeaky-clean and smelling nice after her bath
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Recent Examples of squeaky-clean
In stark contrast, Boone captured the All-American crowd with his squeaky-clean image, cardigans, and signature white buck shoes.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The 72 guest rooms have cozy beds, soft towels, and squeaky-clean bathrooms.
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Unlike Meatball, Ryan is running for reelection, against a squeaky-clean former deputy, David Solet.
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
The squeaky-clean image of the Bachelor franchise has been tarnished, and its programming isn’t alone in becoming embroiled in headline-making drama.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
The biggest tragedy of the era, Montgomery suggests, is Murphy’s failure to make it into the Hall of Fame despite stellar stats and a squeaky-clean reputation in an era of bad behavior among some of the team’s players.
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Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
The South Florida high season is in bloom as winter turns to spring and eateries new and old rack up squeaky-clean health grades across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
While executives come and go, the importance of keeping up the company’s squeaky-clean image will never change, and the company could endanger that by continuing to associate with Paul.
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Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The 72 guest rooms have cozy beds, soft towels, and squeaky-clean bathrooms.
—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Unlike Meatball, Ryan is running for reelection, against a squeaky-clean former deputy, David Solet.
—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
The squeaky-clean image of the Bachelor franchise has been tarnished, and its programming isn’t alone in becoming embroiled in headline-making drama.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
The biggest tragedy of the era, Montgomery suggests, is Murphy’s failure to make it into the Hall of Fame despite stellar stats and a squeaky-clean reputation in an era of bad behavior among some of the team’s players.
—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
The South Florida high season is in bloom as winter turns to spring and eateries new and old rack up squeaky-clean health grades across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
While executives come and go, the importance of keeping up the company’s squeaky-clean image will never change, and the company could endanger that by continuing to associate with Paul.
—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
Adjective
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
Adjective
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
Adjective
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The design is open and clean, with a deliberate choice to draw the surrounding scenery deep into the interior of the home.
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Plus, minimal prep means less clean-up and more time to relax and actually enjoy your food.
Cite this Entry
“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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