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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one
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as in white
lacking an addition of color
bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves
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Recent Examples of unstained
Samar wouldn’t have been as easily swayed by the hum of a working laptop and unstained white paint, Yogan guessed, for his new friend had laughed in a slightly superior way at these details of Yogan’s story.
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Kanak Kapur, New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2025
Traces of arecoline, a stimulant exclusively found in betel nuts, were present in all the reference samples and in three archaeological samples that came from the unstained teeth of a woman.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Kanak Kapur, New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2025
Traces of arecoline, a stimulant exclusively found in betel nuts, were present in all the reference samples and in three archaeological samples that came from the unstained teeth of a woman.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstained
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As the resort sits on the shores of a pristine white sand beach, water activities are an all-day and night affair (moonlight snorkeling is a thing here).—
Nneka M. Okona,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the venerable ballpark will be named Sports Field Management Association’s (SMFA) 2025 Field of the Year, in the schools and parks category, for its pristine natural grass surface, a tribute to those who maintain it and a first for the state of Connecticut.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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So far, he’s been spotted draped in a full-length, white fluffy coat and fire engine-red hat and gloves, watching the women’s downhill race, and casually chatting with onlookers at the curling mixed doubles, adorned in a zip-jacket emblazoned with Team USA players’ faces.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though her most recent airport outfit was far more relaxed than her arrival look, never expect Amal’s jeans and sweaters to look anything less than immaculate.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The standard rooms are called deluxe because everything here is immaculate, generously proportioned and exquisitely comfortable – and all the guests are made to feel special.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Manny Pacquiao’s attempt to extend his boxing career toward an Olympic appearance at 45 ran into age‑limit rules and concerns about the optics and health risks of watching a faded great take more punishment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The latter sees a faded star eyeing a possible comeback and encountering all sorts of ghosts from his past.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The data center will match 100 percent of its electricity use with clean energy, according to the company.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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India’s clean energy rollout still relies on China, which dominates supply chains for critical minerals and electrotech.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In one of the experiments, the researchers would set two empty, transparent cups on a table between them.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Orders for silver, gold and other precious metals are typically locked in at a transparent price, shipments are insured for their full value and tracking is standard.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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It was located in a stainless-steel streamlined car that was built in the 1950s, spot on for our little family of Midcentury Modern enthusiasts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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The thinking goes that, by keeping electrical activity as shielded and self-contained as possible, the audio signal has the best shot at remaining as pure and uncolored as possible.—
Simon Lucas,
Wired News,
30 Dec. 2025
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This means the layout is designed to enhance channel separation and also minimizes distortion and noise while maximizing fidelity to keep the music uncolored and sounding lifelike.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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