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 Ever Vessel Maxi is, at heart, still a quality stainless-steel water bottle.
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New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The one-story four-bedroom has an open plan, with oversize windows, high ceilings, wood-look tile flooring, a primary bath with two vanities and zigzag floors, an office, and a kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The brand’s products are known for excellent insulation, sturdy stainless-steel construction, and thoughtful lid designs that help prevent spills on the move.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Over the years, both Japanese and Western knife steels have moved towards stainless alloys that include chromium for rust and corrosion resistance.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stainless
New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The one-story four-bedroom has an open plan, with oversize windows, high ceilings, wood-look tile flooring, a primary bath with two vanities and zigzag floors, an office, and a kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The brand’s products are known for excellent insulation, sturdy stainless-steel construction, and thoughtful lid designs that help prevent spills on the move.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Over the years, both Japanese and Western knife steels have moved towards stainless alloys that include chromium for rust and corrosion resistance.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
Adjective
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That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The vibes in the streets are immaculate as the Knicks continue to roll at the Garden and the city keeps shedding its scaffolding, block by block.—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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With a nod to its namesake, French printer Firmin Didot, the interiors are immaculate with contemporary wooden-block four-posters and a secret bookcase bathroom door in one room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Supplies of food, clean water and medicine are severely limited.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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On a set play, Poulin — who was lined up against Kelly Pannek, one of the premier faceoff centers in the game — won the offensive zone draw clean, snapping the puck back to an awaiting Dubois.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For the next two hours, led by Cheng in a shiny red safety helmet and a bright blue work vest, the team made its way across a flat road that quickly morphed into a vertical, narrow dirt path strewn with loose stone and rock.—
Erin Tan,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Time nearly stops and the animation slows as her beautiful face and shiny hair fills the screen and AJ’s awestruck eyes.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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After church, my sisters and I dutifully helped my mother prepare lunch and clean up afterward, returning the kitchen to its spotless state.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The interior of the ship was also immaculate, Sadasivan said, with rooms disinfected daily and communal spaces spotless.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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