unblemished

adjective

un·​blem·​ished ˌən-ˈble-misht How to pronounce unblemished (audio)
: not blemished: such as
a
: free from unwanted marks or spots
an unblemished apple
unblemished skin
smooth, unblemished steel
b
: having no fault or flaw
an unblemished safety record
pure, unblemished joy

Examples of unblemished in a Sentence

a modeling agency looking for people with unblemished complexions
Recent Examples on the Web Chris has an unblemished record of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with law enforcement for crime victims. Rachel Spacek, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024 In the attendant’s hand were a ballpoint pen and an unblemished baseball, protectively placed in a plastic bag — the telltale ingredients of an autograph request. Zach Buchanan, New York Times, 1 May 2024 Similarly, there’s relatively little done to develop the supporting players, and other than one flash of temper, the movie presents a largely unblemished snapshot of Marley, especially compared to the warts-and-all excesses depicted in other biographical tales covering musical superstars. Brian Lowry, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024 The Crusaders can still get the No. 2 seed in the 34th District with wins over Ludlow and Lloyd next week. Waynesville 48, Bellbrook 46 (girls): The Spartans kept their record unblemished with a last-second win over the Golden Eagles. James Weber, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2024 In this emblematic moment at Women's Hospital International and Fertility Centre, the joy of motherhood shines unblemished, echoing the resilient spirit of Africa where every dream is nurtured with love and care. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024 And there was one unblemished moment, when Laker LeBron James set a record for the ages. Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023 However, Roman will require strict cleanliness protocols to ensure its sensitive optics remain unblemished during pre-launch preparations, provisions that would at least partially explain the higher launch price. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 9 Oct. 2023 Never mind baseball, an unblemished Ohtani represents a sky full of financial rainbows. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unblemished was in the 15th century

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“Unblemished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unblemished. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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