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 30-fl oz (900-ml) pot, windscreen and spork body are all crafted from titanium, while the stove includes titanium components, an aluminum alloy body, and a stainless-steel burn head and pot supports.
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C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Production typically includes brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, and stainless-steel fermentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
This was the first flight of the latest version of SpaceX’s stainless-steel mega-rocket, and the 12th full-scale test flight of Starship to date.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
When doing this, something like a wide stainless-steel bowl would be a good choice.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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C.c. Weiss
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Production typically includes brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, and stainless-steel fermentation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
This was the first flight of the latest version of SpaceX’s stainless-steel mega-rocket, and the 12th full-scale test flight of Starship to date.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
When doing this, something like a wide stainless-steel bowl would be a good choice.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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Platja des Carbó, Mallorca A quieter, undeveloped stretch reached by a short coastal walk, Es Carbó offers pristine sands and uninterrupted horizons.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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This pristine marine wonderland is home to over 450 species of marine life, including the world-famous whale sharks, as well as 250 diverse coral species.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In some ways, the histories of this school call back to those written in the 19th century, casting the country’s origin as providential—not quite an immaculate conception, but not far off—and emphasizing the morality and timelessness of America’s founding creed.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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In tandem with regular mowing, keeping an immaculate lawn edge is a landscape superpower that instantly makes your yard look tidy and well-maintained.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Tortuga sits on 1,300 feet of private beach with clean white sand and turquoise water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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For groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), there are strict rules of etiquette for displaying the stars and stripes, including flying it aloft and free — except in emergencies — and never lying down; keeping it clean and off the ground, and not drawing or marking on it.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sore spot There’s a catch hiding in California’s shiny productivity numbers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Being brand-new, every inch was spotless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Here are the eight things to clean every month for a home that's truly spotless and sparkling clean!—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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