as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
only unsullied vestments are ever appropriate for church services
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Recent Examples of unsullied
The blue of the sky seemed deep, continuous, uniform and unsullied.
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Martin Weil, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2023
With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and two thousand butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
The team anticipates about half a pound of unsullied asteroid dirt.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2023
Writing today in the journal Nature, scientists showed how vital herbivorous fish and unsullied waters keep this system in balance.
—WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
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Martin Weil, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2023
With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and two thousand butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
The team anticipates about half a pound of unsullied asteroid dirt.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2023
Writing today in the journal Nature, scientists showed how vital herbivorous fish and unsullied waters keep this system in balance.
—WIRED, 9 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsullied
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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As for other luxe ski resorts to head to this winter, destinations from Alaska to Patagonia are offering up pristine slopes for an over-the-top experience.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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Guests throughout the year are dazzled by Fulk’s exquisite interiors and immaculate attention to detail, but the holidays will bring something special.Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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For most of the restaurant’s existence, Herrera sat on a chair at the counter, with immaculate red nails, taking orders and writing the names of customers on paper bags.Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 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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And the galley includes an electric burner cooktop, a 4.2 cubic feet stainless refrigerator, a microwave, and handcrafted cabinetry.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
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This kettle has intuitive temperature-control settings, and the sleek stainless finish will look great on their counter.Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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