as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma
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Recent Examples of stainless
The kitchen, recently renovated, shows off quartz countertops and stainless appliances, plus a large peninsula.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Signature Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Happy shoppers say this 10-piece stainless set makes the perfect complement to any collection of enameled cast iron.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Four sharp stainless blades remove hair, a flexible moisture bar glides over curves and a no-slip grip handle gives you control.
Buy Flamingo Moisture Plus Razor for $12.00.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Photo : Carmel Realty Company The castle-like Turret House comes with a stainless spiral staircase leading down to a subterranean garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Signature Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Happy shoppers say this 10-piece stainless set makes the perfect complement to any collection of enameled cast iron.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Four sharp stainless blades remove hair, a flexible moisture bar glides over curves and a no-slip grip handle gives you control.
Buy Flamingo Moisture Plus Razor for $12.00.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Photo : Carmel Realty Company The castle-like Turret House comes with a stainless spiral staircase leading down to a subterranean garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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Yes, from my forehead to my neck, my skin is pristine: even and smooth, and glows like no other, I’m told.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The clinic was immaculate, the technology was more advanced than my local dentist's, and my new teeth feel incredible.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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While the beaches tend to get crowded on peak-season weekends, large swaths of immaculate sand are wide open during weekdays and during the off-season.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Tens of millions of ash trees lost to the shiny, metallic green, half-inch insect in Michigan’s lower peninsula alone.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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While she was alarmed by shiny black leggings, slingback boots, and a jean jacket, I was equally stunned by her Pentecostal version of nurses’ scrubs; a powder blue, boxy dress with a matching jacket and headwrap.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Vultures are uniquely good at cleaning up a carcass and can leave an entire cow spotless within 40 minutes.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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His early start ensures that Crosby Elementary is spotless and everything is in place, allowing for a smooth start to the day for everyone.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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