stainless

adjective

ˈstān-ləs How to pronounce stainless (audio)
Definition of stainlessnext
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 After aging, the tequila spent 30 days in stainless-steel vats to aerate and settle before bottling. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 In the office on the lower level, a showroom for Atwood’s vast collection of fashion books, the team enlisted German designer Frederik Fialin to build a room within the room using surgical-grade stainless-steel shelving. — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026 Neither its stainless-steel peaks nor its ceramic nonstick valleys will develop a seasoning in the same way a carbon steel or cast-iron pan would. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 The countertops and backsplash are white, the countertop appliances are black or that stainless-steel gray. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
  1. pristine
  2. immaculate
  3. clean
  4. shiny
  5. spotless
Adjective
  • Nestled at the northeast end of a seven-mile-long deep water fjord, guests have 600 acres of pristine nature to explore.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Smiling serenely, the author looks immaculately put-together, including her matte red lips, which are even more striking contrasted against her pristine white suit.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • Just a few small steps from the off-road parking lot led to a tiny teal door—the color a reflection of the island's immaculate waters.
    — Callie Thorpe, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • White space opportunities like clinical skin care, clean makeup and designer fragrances are often cited by industry analysts as potential areas of growth, and there is considerable chatter about the company’s M&A strategy.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Extra clean water is also helpful in the event a pet is exposed to flood waters or other risky conditions, such as an area with chemicals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • The Lotte sticks out from its Downtown surroundings, the shiny glass of the tower skyrocketing up from the otherwise ordinary city streets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Deion Sanders is no longer the shiny object that caught the college football world by storm at Jackson State, and subsequently, Colorado in his first two years.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of shiny
Adjective
  • The housekeeping staff was incredibly on top of things, and the room always looked spotless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Over time, that buildup can actually dull the finish and make the whole room feel less clean, even if everything else is spotless.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of spotless

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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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