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 kitchen sports an eat-in island, stainless appliances, a butler’s pantry, and access to a wine cellar, while a primary suite comes with a separate office and dual closets and baths.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
The stainless-steel coffee table is vintage and the pendant light is by Zangra.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Chang says carrying a stainless-steel water bottle is a simple and smart adjustment.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there's a downside.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026
The stainless-steel coffee table is vintage and the pendant light is by Zangra.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Chang says carrying a stainless-steel water bottle is a simple and smart adjustment.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there's a downside.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
Adjective
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Essentially inaccessible by road until the 1980s, the area is distinguished by its rich Caribbean culture and pristine biodiversity.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are no such worries about The Secret Agent, a Brazilian movie that boasts pristine anti-fascist bona fides.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its endless flow recycles a crystalline and immaculate sheet of waste.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are scenic halls, pagodas and pavilions; gardens of immaculate topiary; and tranquil water features, including ponds with koi carp.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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What's more, its edge is precision-ground to deliver clean cuts on everything from paper and packages to paracord and fabrics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The most of any breed competing at Westminster this year was the golden retriever, with 52 shiny, happy goldens on site Tuesday afternoon for their ring time.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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New leaves emerge as bronze later turning dark shiny green.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The toilets are scrubbed, the dishes are washed and the floors are spotless.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Similar to wood floors, wood cabinets require special maintenance to keep them clean and spotless, without actually damaging the wood.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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