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 Ever Vessel Maxi is, at heart, still a quality stainless-steel water bottle.
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New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The one-story four-bedroom has an open plan, with oversize windows, high ceilings, wood-look tile flooring, a primary bath with two vanities and zigzag floors, an office, and a kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The brand’s products are known for excellent insulation, sturdy stainless-steel construction, and thoughtful lid designs that help prevent spills on the move.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Over the years, both Japanese and Western knife steels have moved towards stainless alloys that include chromium for rust and corrosion resistance.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stainless
New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The one-story four-bedroom has an open plan, with oversize windows, high ceilings, wood-look tile flooring, a primary bath with two vanities and zigzag floors, an office, and a kitchen with quartz counters and stainless appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
The brand’s products are known for excellent insulation, sturdy stainless-steel construction, and thoughtful lid designs that help prevent spills on the move.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Over the years, both Japanese and Western knife steels have moved towards stainless alloys that include chromium for rust and corrosion resistance.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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And so this Cannes screening — promising not just a visually immaculate experience, assembled from the original camera negative, but a complete and uncut one — had a pleasing ring of comprehensive authority to it.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Using Pesticides in the Garden Keeping an immaculate garden usually relies on pesticides and herbicides.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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In the first battle of what could be many, Yesavage came out clean.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But there’s ephemera in the spiritual sense of craft—the spare remarks and objects that constitute the overflow cut for cleaner syntax or word count.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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While her shoes were completely obscured by the massive train on the dress, Lively often wears over the top footwear that is embellished with rich, shiny details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Instead of building a massive screen to project light onto a shiny object, why not turn the room itself into the screen?—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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His pitch count, however, climbed to 52 through those three spotless innings.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Luxury, after all, doesn’t always need to mean a penthouse or a spotless mansion.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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