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 The mixture is cooked in a double boiler (or in a stainless-steel bowl over a pot of simmering water) until thick, creating a custard-like consistency. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026 Rodríguez Castro wears a stainless-steel version on his left wrist. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The game changer was a move to fermentation in stainless-steel tanks or neutral wood barrels, which imparted fewer oak characteristics to the wines. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless

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That level of play, led by stellar pitching, pristine defense and timely offense finally coalescing, has lent credence to the belief this team can be a contender in a topsy-turvy AL despite an atrocious start to the year.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
This deep price drop completely sweeps away the financial barrier typically attached to high-power smart floor robots, giving busy families, pet owners, and apartment dwellers an easy way to maintain pristine floors.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of pristine

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This finish is an example of his two-footedness, enabling him to play across the forward line, and the immaculate timing of his runs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Throughout the day, the vibes were laid-back and (even with the heat and rain) pretty immaculate.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026

Definition of immaculate

Adjective

Briceno recommends coating both sides of the brush, wiping away any excess, and making sure the bristles come to a clean edge before applying.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
In some respects, our skies have gotten cleaner in the past few decades; average levels of fine particulate matter have been cut nearly in half since 2000.

— Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of clean

Adjective

Like generations of tanners before us, we were convinced the shiny oil would attract more UV rays for a deeper tan.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026
From a distance, the White/Metallic Silver/Cobalt color combination may appear to be a standard triple-white Air Force 1, but a closer look reveals a shiny pearlescent finish atop the leather upper.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

Definition of shiny

Adjective

In the offices above the garage, employees work in slippers at spotless desks — a mandate inspired by Japanese culture that Younis picked up while working for Bosch in Japan.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Or Japanese fans leaving entire sections spotless by picking up after themselves — twice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

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