stainless

adjective

ˈstān-ləs How to pronounce stainless (audio)
Definition of stainlessnext
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 Buy The stainless-steel drain of the Composer One garbage disposal seals to dampen sound while grinding food. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 The kitchen is appointed with white shaker cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The 6-cup electric kettle features a removable stainless-steel tea infuser that’s perfect for brewing loose-leaf teas or tea bags. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 Under the lid are four stainless steel grates, six infrared burners and stainless heat diffusers, and a stainless steel upper rack. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
  1. pristine
  2. immaculate
  3. clean
  4. shiny
  5. spotless
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  • Camp out under the stars near a pristine, white sand beach at Water Canyon Campground, located on Santa Rosa Island.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There are also the pristine stretches of sand around Cape Peninsula, a rocky mountain that juts into the sea, including a large colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach, the surfers’ paradise of Llandudno, and nudist-friendly Sandy Bay.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • An immaculate natural setting, meticulous interior design, simple pleasures such as a complete sense of privacy, and impeccable service are just some of the highlights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • The clarifying formula also removes mineral deposits left behind by hard water, creating a cleaner foundation for hair with more natural movement.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Even her decision to send Bernard out to clean feels more vindictive than logical.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Usually, the areas are moist and shiny, not with the whitish scales seen in plaque psoriasis.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of shiny
Adjective
  • Dalton and Elijah are well-matched, their reputations equally spotless.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Not only do organizers give their mostly women clients the permission to part with belongings, but also the permission to let go of exacting societal expectations like having a perfectly organized and spotless house.
    — Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotless

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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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