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.
—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star at first sounded like the 180 the franchise desperately needed after years of declining ratings and a seemingly outdated format amid modern dating culture.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
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
Adjective
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That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The vibes in the streets are immaculate as the Knicks continue to roll at the Garden and the city keeps shedding its scaffolding, block by block.—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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With a nod to its namesake, French printer Firmin Didot, the interiors are immaculate with contemporary wooden-block four-posters and a secret bookcase bathroom door in one room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Supplies of food, clean water and medicine are severely limited.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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On a set play, Poulin — who was lined up against Kelly Pannek, one of the premier faceoff centers in the game — won the offensive zone draw clean, snapping the puck back to an awaiting Dubois.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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