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
Ninety-two restaurants and food trucks revved up for South Florida’s traditional high season by scoring top marks for their squeaky-clean kitchens, from 3030 Ocean and a Duffy’s Sports Grill in Broward County to Gourmet Killer Dogs and Pizzaioli in Palm Beach County.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Each episode is full of kid-friendly slapstick violence and mean-spirited comedy, giving the series more in common with Looney Tunes and Tex Avery than with squeaky-clean Disney fare.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
In shampoo, sulfates are responsible for creating bubbles and a lather that contributes to the squeaky-clean feel that can sometimes strip the hair in the process.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Glycerin works alongside these surfactants to draw water into the skin, reducing that tight, squeaky-clean feeling.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Characterized by barely-there nudes with a subtle hint of chrome or shimmer, soft metallics have the squeaky-clean, spa-fresh appeal of soap nails with a fairytale twist.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Dick Van Dyke, the squeaky-clean Disney icon, gave up his vices long ago — and says it’s paid off with a remarkably long life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Blow is proud of his squeaky-clean image, which was a conscious choice.
—David Kamp, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Each episode is full of kid-friendly slapstick violence and mean-spirited comedy, giving the series more in common with Looney Tunes and Tex Avery than with squeaky-clean Disney fare.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
In shampoo, sulfates are responsible for creating bubbles and a lather that contributes to the squeaky-clean feel that can sometimes strip the hair in the process.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Glycerin works alongside these surfactants to draw water into the skin, reducing that tight, squeaky-clean feeling.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Jan. 2026
Characterized by barely-there nudes with a subtle hint of chrome or shimmer, soft metallics have the squeaky-clean, spa-fresh appeal of soap nails with a fairytale twist.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Dick Van Dyke, the squeaky-clean Disney icon, gave up his vices long ago — and says it’s paid off with a remarkably long life.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Blow is proud of his squeaky-clean image, which was a conscious choice.
—David Kamp, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
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As the resort sits on the shores of a pristine white sand beach, water activities are an all-day and night affair (moonlight snorkeling is a thing here).—
Nneka M. Okona,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the venerable ballpark will be named Sports Field Management Association’s (SMFA) 2025 Field of the Year, in the schools and parks category, for its pristine natural grass surface, a tribute to those who maintain it and a first for the state of Connecticut.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The way Europe thinks about clean energy has shifted, Morgan said.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But many trucking companies still struggle to find enough well-qualified drivers with clean records.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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