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
This kettle has intuitive temperature-control settings, and the sleek stainless finish will look great on their counter.
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Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
An adjacent galley-style kitchen is outfitted with stone countertops, stainless appliances, and an integrated peninsula with chairs for enjoying casual meals.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
The 2006 house features an open kitchen with pale wood cabinets and stainless appliances, a dining nook, a bright living room with big windows, an en suite primary bedroom, and a laundry room.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer makes easy work of whisking, kneading, whipping, and mixing with its 10 speeds, handy attachments, and large stainless mixing bowl.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
An adjacent galley-style kitchen is outfitted with stone countertops, stainless appliances, and an integrated peninsula with chairs for enjoying casual meals.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
The 2006 house features an open kitchen with pale wood cabinets and stainless appliances, a dining nook, a bright living room with big windows, an en suite primary bedroom, and a laundry room.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer makes easy work of whisking, kneading, whipping, and mixing with its 10 speeds, handy attachments, and large stainless mixing bowl.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
Adjective
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Several agents observed that the new money in Palm Beach County is notably younger: couples with small children who have fled larger cities to congregate with the like-minded in a pristine place without the irritation of homelessness or, for that matter, encounters with the middle class.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yet beneath the pristine public persona were demons that would drive him to alcoholism, scandal, and death from an overdose in 2012.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite the vulnerability of the first line of their press, the team’s ability to drop and press backwards is immaculate.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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McKenzie Ortega, Pinole Valley softball: Ortega pitched a no-hitter against St. Patrick-St. Vincent, striking out 13, tossing an immaculate inning in the second and going 2 for 4 at the plate with two singles and two walks.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 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
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The matte black manicure, created by manicurist Pika, makes a prominent cameo in some new promo pics and videos for Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Oil, a sparkly, shiny lip product made for summertime shining.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other tidbits shared by Prosser include a shinier animation for the camera and torch icons on the lock screen, as well as broader and thinner toggles for options in Settings.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 40-seat restaurant is cozy, uncluttered and spotless.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Vacuums are an essential tool for those wanting spotless floors, but some don’t clean your carpet on the first go.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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