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 porch is spacious enough to add extra living or entertaining space, and with stainless-steel construction, the structure is sturdy and weather-ready.
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Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
22 June 2026
The kitchen, meanwhile, boasts stainless-steel fixtures (as does the bedroom), tempered by blue and orange accents.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
These stainless mesh strainers are versatile and great for filtering loose tea leaves.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Starting at 600 square feet, the one-bedroom suite features 10-foot ceilings, an open kitchen with stainless appliances and a granite breakfast bar, and a bedroom and bathroom with luxe furnishings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
22 June 2026
The kitchen, meanwhile, boasts stainless-steel fixtures (as does the bedroom), tempered by blue and orange accents.
—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
These stainless mesh strainers are versatile and great for filtering loose tea leaves.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Starting at 600 square feet, the one-bedroom suite features 10-foot ceilings, an open kitchen with stainless appliances and a granite breakfast bar, and a bedroom and bathroom with luxe furnishings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The new plane is painted in shiny red, white and blue, a departure from the old plane's two-toned blue livery designed by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.
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According to Evans, Holmes has maintained a spotless disciplinary record during her three years of incarceration.
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May’s record in college is spectacular, nearly spotless; this hire is another expensive step team owner Patrick Dumont has approved to power wash the franchise from The Trade.
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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