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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Recent Examples of antiseptic
Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Before the era of antiseptics and pharmacology, people used to routinely die from something as simple as an infected wound, and our woodland crew has certainly traveled back in time in that regard.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Belly button piercing aftercare Milan recommends gently cleaning your piercing two or three times a day with a saline or antiseptic solution.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Benzoyl peroxide, which is a topical antiseptic that reduces the amount of bacteria on the skin.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Before the era of antiseptics and pharmacology, people used to routinely die from something as simple as an infected wound, and our woodland crew has certainly traveled back in time in that regard.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The natural antiseptic qualities of salt can reduce pain, swelling, and other burn symptoms.2
The use of warm water provides an additional benefit by improving tissue survival at the site of the burn, which can limit damage after the burn injury.3
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—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
Belly button piercing aftercare Milan recommends gently cleaning your piercing two or three times a day with a saline or antiseptic solution.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptic
Adjective
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It’s located right next to the Sandbox in a tidy food truck but packs a big punch.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But even the tidiest isles can succumb to storms, natural or otherwise.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The government is also implementing a beach management project in Long Bay to safeguard marine and coastal ecosystems, ensuring that the BVI remains pristine for generations to come.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Lucas takes great pride in his work, particularly in maintaining the cafeteria floors to a pristine He has additionally been nominated to be recognized as Recognizing Inspiring Schools Award (RISE) recipients.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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That includes chemotherapy treatments, sedatives, antibiotics and medications on hospital crash carts.—
Victoria Malis,
ProPublica,
7 July 2025
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Shortages of generic drugs include antibiotics and chemotherapy treatments.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Draper, up 30–love against Báez, sent a forehand into the corner that was so neat in its curve, so complete in its unanswerableness, that the crowd was very briefly silenced altogether.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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It’s been really neat to have Jack there as a reflection point throughout that process.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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It is described as being in immaculate condition and is showing fewer than 5,400 miles from new.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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If that pitch had been called a strike, Yamamoto would have achieved the rare feat of an immaculate inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Strategic commenting can lead to five-figure contracts without cold pitching.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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This comprehensive framework positions the UK as a global leader in genomic medicine.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The clinic, which will open in the fall, will provide primary care, gender-affirming medicine, HIV prevention/treatment and mental health services.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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