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 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 Aging only 30 percent of his wine in barrel while the remainder stays in stainless-steel tanks on the lees, Séguier lets the soil express itself in the glass. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026 When the stainless-steel pickup hit the road in 2023, Tesla was the world’s biggest electric-car company. — Tim Levin, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Its stainless-steel body was difficult to shape and weld together. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless

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The pristine green fields of the Little Haiti Soccer Park, for example, got to 121 degrees, even after an afternoon storm.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Sandwiched between two Porsches is a Ferrari Testarossa—pristine inside and out—wearing black paint with a red interior.

— Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

Justine loves vintage, so the Mortons always look amazing, in clothing passed from generation to generation and kept in immaculate repair.

— Scott Westerfeld, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
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

Definition of immaculate

Adjective

The firms that remember this over the next three years will have something real to show for it when the shiny object loses its shine.

— Louis Mosca, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Flea Beetles Flea beetles are tiny, shiny black or brownish beetles that hop like a flea when disturbed.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of shiny

Adjective

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
The travel center, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, has developed a cult-like following and is best known for a cute mascot who often boasts about its spotless, award-winning restrooms.

— Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 25 July 2026

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