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
Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, the rest of the movie has that same antiseptic quality that Dylan stood against.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
After the successful elective surgery ― prior to anesthesia or antiseptics and involving a 22-pound growth ― Crawford lived for another three decades, and her son Thomas became mayor of Louisville.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Inside the camp, members of the group were being housed in structures that looked like antiseptic shipping containers.
—Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, the rest of the movie has that same antiseptic quality that Dylan stood against.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
My local gym dispenses antiseptic wipes for cleaning the equipment; these are tissues soaked in benzalkonium chloride, a QAC.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
After the successful elective surgery ― prior to anesthesia or antiseptics and involving a 22-pound growth ― Crawford lived for another three decades, and her son Thomas became mayor of Louisville.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptic
Adjective
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What’s something about the culture or food that still resists translation — something that doesn’t quite fit into a tidy tour explanation?—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Initially, the job seems straightforward — embalming bodies, completing paperwork, and keeping things tidy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, there’s the Ancient Agora and the stunningly pristine Temple of Hephaestus.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pull up the dinghy to The Ranch Escapade, where pristine white sand invites visitors to while away the day with ice-cold drinks and simple, savory Caribbean fare.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Meat Lovers: Your Local Butcher—All Across The Country Nashville’s Porter Road is an artisan brick and mortar butcher that works with local family farmers in neighboring states to obtain high-quality, ethically pasture raised poultry, beef and pork, all without hormones or antibiotics.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Decades ago, Steward got sick after basic underwater SEAL training and had to take antibiotics to recover.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the next two hours, jeweler and collector pored over nearly 40 pieces, separating them into neat piles.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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They can be enjoyed sipped neat or poured over ice.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In early April, for instance, she was spotted in an immaculate white suit with a double-breasted blazer, gold jewelry, a hint of cleavage, and sharply tailored dress pants.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2025
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The historic center, where the palace and government buildings lie between massive castles built by the Portuguese, hugs an immaculate harbor ringed by buildings that look like a set from a fantasy film.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Pretty Touches Furnishings and accessories can be used as multifunctional pieces to add charm so the space does not look too cold and office-like, says Daley.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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These include medicines that increase available dopamine, resemble dopamine or block its natural breakdown.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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The drones are also able to fly in life-saving equipment like oxygen cylinders and medicines.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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