as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
feeling squeaky-clean and smelling nice after her bath
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Recent Examples of squeaky-clean
Luckily, this nose mask utilizes both chemical and physical exfoliation to make your pores appear squeaky-clean.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
What did not change from when I had been billed, just days earlier, for coverage for the older car were my age, my squeaky-clean driving record, the ZIP Code where the car resides or State Farm’s liability for injury or damage in an accident.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Beyond long-running The Lawrence Welk Show, which debuted on ABC on this day in 1955, Welk was a bandleader, an accordion player, and a shrewd businessman synonymous with squeaky-clean (and older-skewing) entertainment.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Sherman was a squeaky-clean regular on the covers of Tiger Beat and Sixteen magazines, often with hair over his eyes and a choker on his neck.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Miley Cyrus‘ Bangerz era was pretty unforgettable, with the pop star repeatedly shocking the world through risqué outfits and provocative performances at a time when many still associated her with the squeaky-clean image of Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025
The number of squeaky-clean eateries across South Florida took a dip last month, with the state posting its lowest count of flawless inspections since June 2023.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Supporters pointed to Kim’s squeaky-clean record, contrasting it with Lee’s involvement in several criminal trials.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 3 June 2025
In the case of both artists, the squeaky-clean attire echoes in the formal neatness of their respective painting styles.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
What did not change from when I had been billed, just days earlier, for coverage for the older car were my age, my squeaky-clean driving record, the ZIP Code where the car resides or State Farm’s liability for injury or damage in an accident.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Beyond long-running The Lawrence Welk Show, which debuted on ABC on this day in 1955, Welk was a bandleader, an accordion player, and a shrewd businessman synonymous with squeaky-clean (and older-skewing) entertainment.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Sherman was a squeaky-clean regular on the covers of Tiger Beat and Sixteen magazines, often with hair over his eyes and a choker on his neck.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Miley Cyrus‘ Bangerz era was pretty unforgettable, with the pop star repeatedly shocking the world through risqué outfits and provocative performances at a time when many still associated her with the squeaky-clean image of Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025
The number of squeaky-clean eateries across South Florida took a dip last month, with the state posting its lowest count of flawless inspections since June 2023.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Supporters pointed to Kim’s squeaky-clean record, contrasting it with Lee’s involvement in several criminal trials.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 3 June 2025
In the case of both artists, the squeaky-clean attire echoes in the formal neatness of their respective painting styles.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
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Keep reading for the 18 best things to do in Stuart, Florida. Martin County is home to 22 miles of pristine beaches, and Stuart’s most popular is Stuart Beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The difficulty of completing an immaculate inning — striking out all three batters in a frame on the minimum nine pitches — is highlighted by how few pitchers have pulled off the feat.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Book a tee time at one of four immaculate championship courses in Calabash: Brunswick Golf Club, Crow Creek, Meadowlands Golf Club, and The Pearl Golf Links.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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