spotless

adjective

ˈspät-ləs How to pronounce spotless (audio)
Definition of spotlessnext
as in immaculate
free from dirt or stain a spotless white dress

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Recent Examples of spotless While hardly a spotless performance from the second-place Bombers, who threw a bullpen game, their offensive outburst put them four games behind the division-leading Rays. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 May’s record in college is spectacular, nearly spotless; this hire is another expensive step team owner Patrick Dumont has approved to power wash the franchise from The Trade. — Mac Engel june 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 This iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum is designed to keep your whole house spotless without lifting a finger. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The state title is the latest victory in what has been a nearly spotless spring campaign for Arnold. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spotless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotless
  1. immaculate
  2. pristine
  3. clean
Adjective
  • Justine loves vintage, so the Mortons always look amazing, in clothing passed from generation to generation and kept in immaculate repair.
    — Scott Westerfeld, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • This finish is an example of his two-footedness, enabling him to play across the forward line, and the immaculate timing of his runs.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of immaculate
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  • That level of play, led by stellar pitching, pristine defense and timely offense finally coalescing, has lent credence to the belief this team can be a contender in a topsy-turvy AL despite an atrocious start to the year.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • This deep price drop completely sweeps away the financial barrier typically attached to high-power smart floor robots, giving busy families, pet owners, and apartment dwellers an easy way to maintain pristine floors.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • Briceno recommends coating both sides of the brush, wiping away any excess, and making sure the bristles come to a clean edge before applying.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • In some respects, our skies have gotten cleaner in the past few decades; average levels of fine particulate matter have been cut nearly in half since 2000.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of clean

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