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
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Besides its deep history, the city is known for its cobblestone downtown, Castillo de San Marcos (a 17th-century stone fortress with views of Matanzas Bay) and miles of pristine Atlantic beaches.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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At the end, beachgoers reach the pristine cove tucked into dramatic limestone cliffs with white sands and electric blue waters.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Aided by their immaculate record of qualifying for Europe in every season since 1992-93, the pair have accumulated nearly 700,000 miles in UEFA competitions (roughly three times the distance to the Moon).—
Conor O'Neill,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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In Brown, Rice found a friend and golfing buddy, two veteran receivers whose perfectionist nature was represented not only on the field but also in coming to work looking immaculate in terms of dress and style.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 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
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Add the rice and stir, cooking until the rice becomes shiny, about 2 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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From lightweight leave-ins to deep conditioners, the right products can get past those stubborn cuticles, leaving your curls soft, shiny, and nourished.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Allure,
18 Feb. 2025
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There were two food trucks, spotless jerseys, polished cleats and so many cameras on the field and in the stands for the season opener Saturday at Corona High that anyone who wasn’t taking a photo looked out of place.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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These actions will also enhance the results, giving you a spotless space with minimal effort on your part.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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