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 simple stainless-steel design is built to last.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Our mood board is full of blues and silvers, stainless-steel shell platters, and coastal blue china.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
The durable stainless-steel top is both weather-proof and drink-proof.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The stainless-steel coffee table is vintage and the pendant light is by Zangra.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Our mood board is full of blues and silvers, stainless-steel shell platters, and coastal blue china.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
The durable stainless-steel top is both weather-proof and drink-proof.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The stainless-steel coffee table is vintage and the pendant light is by Zangra.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The land was once home to the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, and borders the pristine Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Long’s district.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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The wines were meticulously stored over the past two decades, meaning cases and bottles are immaculate.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The architecture was immaculate; the coordination, however, was rarely so.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And Savannah came clean about winning a million dollars just two weeks ago.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Everything was practically brand-new and sparkling clean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The texture buffs without scratching, creating a shiny, streak-free surface.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Crafted in a shiny fabric, the dress incorporated muted tones of pink, green and silver, evocative of the pastel color palette often associated with the Netflix series.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mike lives a lonely life seemingly devoid of any interiority, working for an over-the-hill crime boss known as Money (Nick Nolte), whom Mike has managed to piss off with his less-than-spotless latest burglary.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Proper ventilation and weekly deep cleaning further reduce mold and grime, keeping your shower fresh and spotless.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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