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
Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 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
Evan Moore
august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Included in the kit are latex-free bandages, antibiotic ointment and antiseptic wipes.
—Christopher Murray
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Adjective
Home remedies include application of antiseptics, witch hazel, and calamine lotion.
—Laura Schober, Health, 7 Mar. 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
If soap and antiseptic solutions are unavailable, flush the wound with bottled drinking water.
—Evan Moore
august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2025
Included in the kit are latex-free bandages, antibiotic ointment and antiseptic wipes.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptic
Adjective
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Whether banger or ballad, her tracks make room for characters, settings, twists, a tidy ending, a cliff-hanger.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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The interior is charming, too, with low bucket seats, tidy vinyl trim called Vynide, and a flat windshield in the spirit of prewar sports cars.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
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The wine service at Chenin, a 10-seat wine and craft cocktail bar that opened at the ground level of The Siren Hotel, is equally pristine.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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From sweltering summer afternoons to rainy days and icy winters, there are plenty of times when heading outside just isn’t an option.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Different antibiotics are needed for various kinds of infections so the fact that your cat will be coming home with two different ones may be significant.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The disease is curable with antibiotics.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The traditional ignition on the steering wheel’s left is replaced by a start/stop button — a neat updating of Porsche’s legacy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The inclusion on one concourse wall of the poem ‘Goodison is forever’ that PJ Smith recited at the old ground’s final act as the home of the men’s team in May is another neat touch.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To put it simply, the vibes were immaculate.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Part first-person shooter, part action-adventure game, BioShock delivers on immaculate art direction, top-notch gameplay, and a morality system that, while simple, is still very enjoyable to engage with.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a study, the team describes how cooling a gas of radioactive atoms to temperatures colder than deep space could synchronize their radioactive decay.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Goldenberg’s path to medicine began at a young age.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The substances in the reports included common household products such as pain relievers, antihistamines, cold medicines and vitamins, the study said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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