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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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
Jinan Banna, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The air lay heavy with antiseptic, cigarette smoke, rotting flesh, and blood.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Carley Millhone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The kit will be stocked with all the essentials such as bandages, antiseptics, and tools such as a thermometer.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
In a small study, 30 people used either a pomegranate dental rinse, an antiseptic dental rinse, or water.
—Jinan Banna, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The air lay heavy with antiseptic, cigarette smoke, rotting flesh, and blood.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Your skin is cleansed with a topical antiseptic, like alcohol or povidone-iodine, to help prevent infections.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The kit will be stocked with all the essentials such as bandages, antiseptics, and tools such as a thermometer.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
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For an encore, Shaham dispatched a tidy, graceful Bourrée and Double from Bach’s B minor Partita (BWV 1002).—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rebrilliant 6-Tier Slim Rolling Storage Cart Ideal for decluttering walk-in pantries, making use of narrow kitchen gaps, and organizing laundry, bathroom, or office supplies, Rebrilliant’s slim, six-tier storage cart fits seamlessly into tight nooks and crannies to keep everything tidy.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The land was once home to the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, and borders the pristine Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Long’s district.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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The narrow path of annularity crossed only a small slice of Antarctica, placing the crew at the Concordia Research Station among the fortunate few able to witness the full effect from the icy plateau.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The generous co-ed area has an aromatherapy room; infrared saunas; a snow shower, chilled to 14 degrees, that spouts icy flakes; a cold plunge; and a lap-pool-size jacuzzi.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several common medications can also cause sun sensitivity, such as blood pressure medications and certain antibiotics.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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With no antibiotics in the field, the infection turned necrotic.—
Carol Guzy,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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Making The Landscape Neat Many people prefer the neat appearance of wood mulch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rubble made its way into neat piles within two hours of a bombing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The wines were meticulously stored over the past two decades, meaning cases and bottles are immaculate.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The architecture was immaculate; the coordination, however, was rarely so.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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This year, Russia has worked to keep Ukraine cold, presumably in an attempt to turn us against each other.—
Daria Kolomiec,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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The orange juice is cold and freshly pressed, the espresso dark and strong, the tea served with a strainer (because proper leaves are used).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Evening rituals in the communal Living Room rotate nightly, and could include old-timey games from Jinguashi in northern Taiwan, or a DIY herbal tea session inspired by the Chinese medicine shops lining Taipei’s Huaxi Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Beyond that, good medicine cannot be franchised.—
Arthur E. Palamara,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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