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, recently renovated, shows off quartz countertops and stainless appliances, plus a large peninsula.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Signature Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Happy shoppers say this 10-piece stainless set makes the perfect complement to any collection of enameled cast iron.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Four sharp stainless blades remove hair, a flexible moisture bar glides over curves and a no-slip grip handle gives you control.
Buy Flamingo Moisture Plus Razor for $12.00.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Photo : Carmel Realty Company The castle-like Turret House comes with a stainless spiral staircase leading down to a subterranean garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Signature Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Happy shoppers say this 10-piece stainless set makes the perfect complement to any collection of enameled cast iron.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Four sharp stainless blades remove hair, a flexible moisture bar glides over curves and a no-slip grip handle gives you control.
Buy Flamingo Moisture Plus Razor for $12.00.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Photo : Carmel Realty Company The castle-like Turret House comes with a stainless spiral staircase leading down to a subterranean garage.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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He’s flown down to Trump’s pleasure palace, where Trump emerges in a pristine white suit like Ricardo Montalban from Fantasy Island — while his VP J.D. Vance is reduced to playing the pint-sized Tattoo.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Keep reading for the 18 best things to do in Stuart, Florida. Martin County is home to 22 miles of pristine beaches, and Stuart’s most popular is Stuart Beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The difficulty of completing an immaculate inning — striking out all three batters in a frame on the minimum nine pitches — is highlighted by how few pitchers have pulled off the feat.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Book a tee time at one of four immaculate championship courses in Calabash: Brunswick Golf Club, Crow Creek, Meadowlands Golf Club, and The Pearl Golf Links.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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From the historic Silverstone track to the shiny new Las Vegas track, each location will retain a sense of consistency while also maintaining the sense of place.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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For the reception, Mathews changed into a shawl lapel men's blazer with shiny accents while Hermanson slipped into a mini dress draped in pearls.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Her spotless three-bedroom apartment, tucked in a quiet complex, is filled with photos of Bender’s younger brother and sister.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Wentz struck out 104 batters and allowed just seven hits as a senior en route to a spotless ERA and 9-0 record.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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