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
Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business.
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Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The crux of the change for Tarantino is that the experience of theater is still unsullied, whereas with movies, people are on their phones and the theatrical window is teeny tiny.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Though this was at a time when homosexuality was still widely frowned upon, the pair managed to break through on pure, unsullied vision.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 29 Oct. 2024
But the French upper class, either idealists or simply oblivious, believed their beautiful capital would remain unsullied.
—Ruth Peltason, airmail.news, 24 Aug. 2024
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Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The crux of the change for Tarantino is that the experience of theater is still unsullied, whereas with movies, people are on their phones and the theatrical window is teeny tiny.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Though this was at a time when homosexuality was still widely frowned upon, the pair managed to break through on pure, unsullied vision.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 29 Oct. 2024
But the French upper class, either idealists or simply oblivious, believed their beautiful capital would remain unsullied.
—Ruth Peltason, airmail.news, 24 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unsullied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsullied
Adjective
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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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The two-bedroom has an open plan, expansive desert views, wide-plank flooring, a butcher-block island, and stainless appliances.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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After climbing into a stainless-steel tub, the attendant pulled a plug.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Unsullied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsullied. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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