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 Cristel website also has extremely helpful videos on how to cook with stainless and avoid making a sticky mess.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The open-concept kitchen is anchored around a waterfall island and has stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
Their $16 push broom has a nice wooden handle and broom head, plus stainless-steel supports.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The company has yet to successfully complete a mission for the the stainless-steel spacecraft, which is being engineered to be fully reusable and would be able to carry up to 100 people to deep space destinations.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The open-concept kitchen is anchored around a waterfall island and has stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
Their $16 push broom has a nice wooden handle and broom head, plus stainless-steel supports.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The company has yet to successfully complete a mission for the the stainless-steel spacecraft, which is being engineered to be fully reusable and would be able to carry up to 100 people to deep space destinations.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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The wine service at Chenin, a 10-seat wine and craft cocktail bar that opened at the ground level of The Siren Hotel, is equally pristine.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo Earlier this year, a titanium mine was slated for construction on the edge of Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, an unusually diverse ecosystem that is home to some of the country’s most pristine wetlands.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To put it simply, the vibes were immaculate.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Part first-person shooter, part action-adventure game, BioShock delivers on immaculate art direction, top-notch gameplay, and a morality system that, while simple, is still very enjoyable to engage with.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t forget meds, food, clean ID tags, and anything else your dog might need on the trip.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Do that by using a clean rag or paper towel treated with a small amount of commercial cleaning or bleach solution, and rub them for as long as directed by the manufacturer's instructions.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Brownie's coat, now clean and shiny thanks to a bath from an AHS Emergency Animal Medical Technician™, matches her sweet nature.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kail, 48, complemented his wife perfectly in a simple black suit, white button-down shirt — with a few buttons undone for a casual touch — and shiny black shoes.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Similar to Holy Rain, Royal’s technique and execution are spotless.—
Jason Pu,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Over time, food particles, grease, soap scum, and even mineral buildup can collect inside your machine, affecting its performance and leaving your dishes less than spotless.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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