1
as in tidy
being clean and in good order
known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of
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2
as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
an antiseptic assessment of the chances of survival for the ailing patient
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as in antibiotic
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Recent Examples of antiseptic
Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Barnes, a chemist, made his fortune with a new formulation for an antiseptic that became widespread in treating gonorrhea.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
If soap and antiseptic solutions are unavailable, flush the wound with bottled drinking water.
—Evan Moore
august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In addition, untreated sewage commonly contains potentially hazardous compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and biocides, a category including pesticides and antiseptics.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Barnes, a chemist, made his fortune with a new formulation for an antiseptic that became widespread in treating gonorrhea.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
Key Takeaways Contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria has led to the recall of antiseptic soaps and creams made by DermaRite Industries.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
If soap and antiseptic solutions are unavailable, flush the wound with bottled drinking water.
—Evan Moore
august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptic
Adjective
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Keeping a tidy home often feels like a never-ending list of chores, from sweeping up crumbs after dinner to deep cleaning bathtubs and baseboards.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lanky midfielder impacted the game by always being in the right place, rarely making mistakes, keeping the game simple with neat, tidy ball recoveries and pinpoint passes through spaces others rarely saw.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Walk the pristine beaches and sway in a hammock over the still waters of the Ionian Sea.—
Gary Portuesi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite sensational claims, no truly pristine stars have been observed.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The conflict plays out against the backdrop of stunning visuals, leaning into the film's name as the characters battle in icy blue oceans and attempt to escape fiery explosions.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Drivers should be prepared for changing conditions that include snow and icy roads.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Lee now aims to speed degradation and add antibiotics to the mix so the implant can gradually release infection-fighting drugs during healing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Iron tablets may interfere with antibiotics.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All the flavor components of Caesar salad are wrapped in that neat bundle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The lanky midfielder impacted the game by always being in the right place, rarely making mistakes, keeping the game simple with neat, tidy ball recoveries and pinpoint passes through spaces others rarely saw.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our field was immaculate and our team always looked great; first-class uniforms.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber's fit with the Philadelphia Phillies is immaculate, but 29 other teams will get the chance to bid on him this winter anyway.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Warm water lifts grime better and helps deep clean better than cold.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Zinc perchlorate remains primarily in the liquid to control the ion movement and improve the battery’s freeze resistance for cold-weather performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, caffeine is made synthetically, as is the case for different types of products, including pain relievers, medicines, and beverages such as energy drinks.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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Among the other steps is pursuing tougher price negotiations abroad and adopting models that sell its medicines directly to consumers or businesses.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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