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 kitchen’s been renovated with dark wood and tiles plus stainless-steel appliances, while the marble bathroom feels ripped from the ’80s but comes with an oversize shower.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
The kitchen of this single-story home features stainless appliances, quartz countertops and an oversized farmhouse sink.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
In this Tennessee project, resilient pieces integrate seamlessly with the space, like the stainless-steel grill sitting perfectly surrounded by Pompeiian Gold cabinetry.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Use only recommended products like Bar Keepers Friend, Scotch Brite, fine-grit sandpaper, microfiber cloths, and stainless-steel safe surface cleaners.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
The kitchen of this single-story home features stainless appliances, quartz countertops and an oversized farmhouse sink.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
In this Tennessee project, resilient pieces integrate seamlessly with the space, like the stainless-steel grill sitting perfectly surrounded by Pompeiian Gold cabinetry.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Use only recommended products like Bar Keepers Friend, Scotch Brite, fine-grit sandpaper, microfiber cloths, and stainless-steel safe surface cleaners.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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Hikes to your overnight at San Pedrillo Station are longer and slower, and you’ll be rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime immersion in the pristine jungle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Early’s dazzling season debut was nearly pristine.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Three matches into the campaign, San Diego is undefeated and defensively immaculate.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Go Vertical For Evans, maintaining an immaculate home is all about the details.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Interiors are modern and clean, with a focus on floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize the far-reaching views from every part of the villa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the home, on West First Avenue in Hialeah, rooms were well-furnished, clean and tidy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Steinbrenner made clear that the Yankees would stay in New York and not be swayed with a shiny new stadium in the Meadowlands where the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets would go on to play.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Firms acted like the metaphorical kid in a candy store with talent, grabbing every shiny new candidate that crossed their applicant tracking system, with some, like Amazon, even doubling their headcount between 2019 and 2021.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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Of course, no Texas road trip would be complete without a stop at Buc-ee's—the legendary Texas travel stop known for its enormous gas stations, spotless bathrooms, snack walls, and enough brisket sandwiches and beaver nuggets to fuel the rest of your journey.—
Kat Stinson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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