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unblemished

adjective

ˌən-ˈble-misht How to pronounce unblemished (audio)
Definition of unblemishednext
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw a modeling agency looking for people with unblemished complexions

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Recent Examples of unblemished West Mersea Beach, Essex The sleepy haunt of Mersea Island draws day trippers from across Essex with its unblemished saltwater marsh landscape and rows of colorful pastel beach huts lining the shore. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 Through three weeks, the Dallas Power and Chicago Triplets sit atop the standings with unblemished 3-0 records, while the Detroit Amps and Houston Rig Hands are still searching for their first win. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026 Even if many of the passes were simple, completing 84 unblemished ones is never a formality. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 13 June 2026 The intimate, high-design interior is replete with a royal scepter–like shifter, rich wood veneers, and unblemished hides sourced from Scandinavian bulls. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unblemished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unblemished
  1. perfect
  2. flawless
  3. ideal
  4. immaculate
  5. excellent
Adjective
  • The pass the Netherlands forward wrapped into Alexander Isak’s feet was perfect.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Hoosiers have won 17 straight games, the longest active winning streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision, and are a perfect 16-0 at home under Cignetti.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • At the salon, the impossibly flawless-looking manager (Azmeri Haque Badhon) finds granular fault with Zai’s body, from stretchmarks to pore imperfections, signing her up to a gruelling program of treatments.
    — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But in the playoffs, drivers didn’t have to have a flawless 10 weeks (and some races didn’t matter at all).
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For an event that has become an annual celebration of Latino heritage in Kansas City, the gathering continued despite conditions that were far from ideal.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ideal
Adjective
  • His carefully coiffed side parting is as immaculate as his smile, something that distinguishes him from the rest of his party, whose members tend to grimace rather than grin.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That said, the surfaces are immaculate with Englert, serving as both co-director and cinematographer, moving through the Dostoevskys’ decline with astonishing care.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent

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“Unblemished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblemished. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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