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
Production typically includes brick-oven cooking, roller-mill extraction, and stainless-steel fermentation.
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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
Guests dined at a raw stainless-steel table covered with soft, flowing latex.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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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
Guests dined at a raw stainless-steel table covered with soft, flowing latex.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
Adjective
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Just south of Amalfi, Cilento offers ancient temples, pristine sands, and the best mozzarella in Italy, yet visiting is a fraction of the cost.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The immaculate lineup of laminated pastries, like a pandan cream croissant, is similarly finessed.—
Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Andreï Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur, a reworking of Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife as an immaculate domestic thriller set against contemporary Russia, took Cannes’ runner-up prize, the Grand Prix.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen dispensers are available to guests property-wide and beach clean-ups are held regularly with guests invited to join.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both teams have played a clean game so far with eight turnovers apiece.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The sculptural heels feature a dramatic hourglass heel and strappy upper — Lipa owns a shiny Lavender Blonde shade of the style.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Hydrating, plumping, and pore-blurring, the formula boasts a skin-like finish that’s neither shiny nor overly matte.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Here’s the quick routine that gets them spotless fast.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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Cleaning thoroughly and disinfecting ensures a spotless, fresh-smelling bathroom.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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