as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
feeling squeaky-clean and smelling nice after her bath
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Recent Examples of squeaky-clean
And last year saw the release of Netflix’s Hit Man, a fizzy black comedy that picked at the squeaky-clean star image of its lead actor, Glen Powell.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Everything about him seems squeaky-clean, so Emerald does some investigating.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
If you're inspired by the squeaky-clean look, any tulle minidress will do.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Despite having a secret rebellious side on set, she’s always been proud of her squeaky-clean image.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Just rinse with water to reveal a squeaky-clean complexion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
The fact that Earhart started out as Putnam's mistress contradicted Shapiro's early squeaky-clean image of Earhart and drove her to delve deeper into the life of this extraordinary woman.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
His rendition of the talk show is innately subversive, at direct odds with the squeaky-clean, white-bread humor that is typical of its cable counterpart.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Luckily, this nose mask utilizes both chemical and physical exfoliation to make your pores appear squeaky-clean.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Everything about him seems squeaky-clean, so Emerald does some investigating.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
If you're inspired by the squeaky-clean look, any tulle minidress will do.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Despite having a secret rebellious side on set, she’s always been proud of her squeaky-clean image.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Just rinse with water to reveal a squeaky-clean complexion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
The fact that Earhart started out as Putnam's mistress contradicted Shapiro's early squeaky-clean image of Earhart and drove her to delve deeper into the life of this extraordinary woman.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
His rendition of the talk show is innately subversive, at direct odds with the squeaky-clean, white-bread humor that is typical of its cable counterpart.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Luckily, this nose mask utilizes both chemical and physical exfoliation to make your pores appear squeaky-clean.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
Adjective
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Today’s lifestyle shows instead hinge on a pristine, editorialized look—as seen on Open Door as well as on real-estate series such as Selling Sunset and HGTV’s home-improvement franchises.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pop culture can even play a powerful role in shaping the nation’s perception of higher education–Hollywood still leaning heavily on images of pristine lawns, students in caps and gowns, and idealized lecture halls.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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But with Mayfield playing immaculate hero ball, those issues are less important than the fact that Tampa’s young (and now injured) secondary is exactly the type of game the Lions prefer to hunt.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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How to Get Around Metro Rio’s metro is fast, clean, and air-conditioned, with stops in Ipanema and Copacabana.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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