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
The 72 guest rooms have cozy beds, soft towels, and squeaky-clean bathrooms.
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Unlike Meatball, Ryan is running for reelection, against a squeaky-clean former deputy, David Solet.
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Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
The squeaky-clean image of the Bachelor franchise has been tarnished, and its programming isn’t alone in becoming embroiled in headline-making drama.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
The biggest tragedy of the era, Montgomery suggests, is Murphy’s failure to make it into the Hall of Fame despite stellar stats and a squeaky-clean reputation in an era of bad behavior among some of the team’s players.
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Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
The South Florida high season is in bloom as winter turns to spring and eateries new and old rack up squeaky-clean health grades across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
While an unconventional choice for the typically squeaky-clean Bachelor franchise, a soft-swinging TikTok influencer turned reality star at first sounded like the 180 the franchise desperately needed after years of declining ratings and a seemingly outdated format amid modern dating culture.
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Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
After all that fishing, hopefully the real catch is a full night of sleep and a squeaky-clean toddler!
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Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
This set includes eight straight straws and six bent straws, plus four cleaning brushes to keep them all squeaky-clean.
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Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Unlike Meatball, Ryan is running for reelection, against a squeaky-clean former deputy, David Solet.
—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
The squeaky-clean image of the Bachelor franchise has been tarnished, and its programming isn’t alone in becoming embroiled in headline-making drama.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
The biggest tragedy of the era, Montgomery suggests, is Murphy’s failure to make it into the Hall of Fame despite stellar stats and a squeaky-clean reputation in an era of bad behavior among some of the team’s players.
—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
The South Florida high season is in bloom as winter turns to spring and eateries new and old rack up squeaky-clean health grades across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
While an unconventional choice for the typically squeaky-clean Bachelor franchise, a soft-swinging TikTok influencer turned reality star at first sounded like the 180 the franchise desperately needed after years of declining ratings and a seemingly outdated format amid modern dating culture.
—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
After all that fishing, hopefully the real catch is a full night of sleep and a squeaky-clean toddler!
—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
This set includes eight straight straws and six bent straws, plus four cleaning brushes to keep them all squeaky-clean.
—
Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
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The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
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But even if his off-court record were pristine, this is brutal work.
Adjective
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
Adjective
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South Africa is piling on the pressure, but Kim Seung-gyu is keeping his goal clean.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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