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
An odor-absorbing bar Avid cooks and fisherman swear by this odor-absorbing stainless-steel bar.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
After decades on Plainfield’s east side, the historic stainless-steel diner was carefully relocated and restored before reopening in its current downtown home in 2014.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The 30-fl oz (900-ml) pot, windscreen and spork body are all crafted from titanium, while the stove includes titanium components, an aluminum alloy body, and a stainless-steel burn head and pot supports.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Production typically includes brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, and stainless-steel fermentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
After decades on Plainfield’s east side, the historic stainless-steel diner was carefully relocated and restored before reopening in its current downtown home in 2014.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The 30-fl oz (900-ml) pot, windscreen and spork body are all crafted from titanium, while the stove includes titanium components, an aluminum alloy body, and a stainless-steel burn head and pot supports.
—C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Production typically includes brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, and stainless-steel fermentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
Adjective
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Weeds had overrun our once pristine garden beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Certified in 2007 as the world’s first Dark Sky Park, this remote Utah monument pairs pristine skies with natural stone arches that make striking foregrounds for night photography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Astros are the first team to throw two immaculate innings in the same game, as Luis Garcia strikes out the side on nine pitches in the 2nd, and Phil Maton repeats the feat in the 7th.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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There will be significant clean-sheet hopes with him, too.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Barack matched his wife's energy in a dark suit, paired with a slightly undone baby blue button-down for a pop of color and shiny dress shoes.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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The timing surrounding an investment in the shiny yellow metal, however, is particularly pronounced right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Just days ago, the department went viral after roads were seen spotless the morning after Knicks fans celebrated their team's championship on the city's streets.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The state title is the latest victory in what has been a nearly spotless spring campaign for Arnold.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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