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
These stainless-steel cocktail picks are the perfect accent piece for your martini or Manhattan.
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Analysts said the company's exposure to its legacy stainless-steel Pall business will dampen growth.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The kitchen retains mid-century design flourishes with its stainless-steel counters and sleek white cabinetry.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike the original stainless-steel and silicone Sip, the Essential is made from BPA plastic and silicone.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
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Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Analysts said the company's exposure to its legacy stainless-steel Pall business will dampen growth.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The kitchen retains mid-century design flourishes with its stainless-steel counters and sleek white cabinetry.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike the original stainless-steel and silicone Sip, the Essential is made from BPA plastic and silicone.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
Adjective
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The Wells Hotel in Cashiers sits on five pristine acres and boasts its own brewery.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Men begetting men is the story, a kind of immaculate cultural reproduction.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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My mom [had] immaculate music taste and [played] me all the greats.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, the Knicks got out of it clean.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Turn the Yamazaki Tower shelves toward the wall for a clean look without the hassle of shoving things into drawers or behind cabinet doors.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Cerrudo said the visual effects are enhanced through the work of the lighting designer and the shiny Marley floor used.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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The image of Lionel Messi seen around the world Sunday was of the Argentine legend enjoying a tour of the F1 Miami Grand Prix with his family, visiting the paddock, meeting with Argentine driver Franco Colapinto and winner Kimi Antonelli, and sitting in the driver’s seat of a shiny race car.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The club, with nearly 1,500 local members and a waitlist, features Technogym equipment, spotless changing rooms, 5 studios offering more than 100 weekly group classes, a rock climbing wall (including several auto-belay routes), and a juice bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Any unwanted fact or unpleasant experience is swiftly erased by the sheep’s wilfully short memories — only veteran merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) is unable to share in this collective spotless mind, carrying the knowledge that his cohorts have blithely shed.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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