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 After aging, the tequila spent 30 days in stainless-steel vats to aerate and settle before bottling. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 In the office on the lower level, a showroom for Atwood’s vast collection of fashion books, the team enlisted German designer Frederik Fialin to build a room within the room using surgical-grade stainless-steel shelving. — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026 Neither its stainless-steel peaks nor its ceramic nonstick valleys will develop a seasoning in the same way a carbon steel or cast-iron pan would. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 The countertops and backsplash are white, the countertop appliances are black or that stainless-steel gray. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
  1. pristine
  2. immaculate
  3. clean
  4. shiny
  5. spotless
Adjective
  • Their sound profile, while not as neutral and pristine as their sibling’s, is still excellent, delivering crisp and lively audio that matches up with almost any other entry on this list.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Next, save 20% on the premium Logitech G Astro A50 gaming headset, packing pristine wireless audio and multi-platform connectivity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Please enjoy every pitch of Payton Tolle's immaculate inning.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • With more housing near transit comes less reliance on cars, more pedestrian-friendly development, cleaner air and strengthened commercial corridors.
    — Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • According to advanced fielding metrics, no player in the league made a bigger defensive contribution to his team than the Braves center fielder, an elite defender with a strong arm who takes clean routes to the ball.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • Many glass cleaners use ammonia to cut through grease and grime, but instead of leaving your appliances polished and shiny, the pungent solution can actually leave a streaky, cloudy sheen on stainless steel.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • There were many exciting parts of your new car — the heated seats, a shiny new navigation system, three free months of satellite radio.
    — Lindsay Owens, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of shiny
Adjective
  • The housekeeping staff was incredibly on top of things, and the room always looked spotless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Over time, that buildup can actually dull the finish and make the whole room feel less clean, even if everything else is spotless.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of spotless

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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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