STAINLESS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

stainless

adjective

ˈstān-ləs

Definition of stainless

as in pristine

free from dirt or stain nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma

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Recent Examples of stainless Heat ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large stainless-steel skillet over medium. — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026 Colquitt would be restoring the body of a ninety-six-year-old woman who was laid out on a stainless-steel gurney inside her lab. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The windowed kitchen is sleek, with plenty of storage and solid stainless-steel appliances. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026 The stainless-steel wine cooler can hold up to 41 bottles, and the temperature range is 39 degrees F to 58 degrees F. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless

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The Sooner actually flubbed his first chip shot on the Par 3 before holing his next attempt with pristine touch.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
For the second half of the trip, a 15-minute boat ride takes guests to the Gili Islands, an archipelago known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters.

— Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

Nothing of this reality is visible in the paintings themselves, whose facture is immaculate.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Welcome to Berkeley, where the vibes are immaculate, the views are world-class, and football enthusiasm has traditionally gone to die.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of immaculate

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Dirty ore yields cleaner results The researchers tested three different types of iron ore and found that Direct Reduced Grade Taconite, one of the most commonly available grades in Minnesota, performed best.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Selective support for storage, refining, pipelines, and ports can reduce vulnerabilities and provide a more stable foundation for the decades-long transition to cleaner energy.

— Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of clean

Adjective

Not only do organizers give their mostly women clients the permission to part with belongings, but also the permission to let go of exacting societal expectations like having a perfectly organized and spotless house.

— Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Many have spotless payment histories, pay more in rent than a mortgage would cost and have shown financial resilience by building businesses or sustaining long-term gig careers.

— Efri Argaman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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