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Recent Examples of unspotted
Unknown to the Americans, and unspotted by their air reconnaissance, Peleliu is full of deep underground cave networks, which the Japanese had fortified and stocked with food, water and ammunition.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The most distinctive features are the bold black-and-white bands across the head and through the eyes, but the yellow beak and the unspotted gray breast are easy ways to confidently identify this dapper bird.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Dark hair and unspotted skin, a bony frame that would be called petite, not fragile.
—Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The most distinctive features are the bold black-and-white bands across the head and through the eyes, but the yellow beak and the unspotted gray breast are easy ways to confidently identify this dapper bird.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Dark hair and unspotted skin, a bony frame that would be called petite, not fragile.
—Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspotted
Adjective
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But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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For those who have lost everything so others can appear unsullied, the only recourse may be getting what they’re owed in blood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Children kicked scooters down unblemished asphalt and lawns were crossed with the parallel stripes of a recent mow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
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But reading while eating (or eating while reading, depending on your priorities in the moment) comes with risks to both your digestion and the unblemished condition of your book.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Samar wouldn’t have been as easily swayed by the hum of a working laptop and unstained white paint, Yogan guessed, for his new friend had laughed in a slightly superior way at these details of Yogan’s story.—
Kanak Kapur,
New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2025
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Traces of arecoline, a stimulant exclusively found in betel nuts, were present in all the reference samples and in three archaeological samples that came from the unstained teeth of a woman.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The sweeping view of undefiled wilderness on the border with Mexico long rewarded hikers who completed the Arizona Trail, an 800-mile route winding through deserts, canyons and forests.—
Simon Romero and Zolan Kanno-Youngs New York Times,
Star Tribune,
16 Mar. 2021
Adjective
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This ensures the authentic signal of the revenue leader remains verified and untarnished.—
Michael D. Brown,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The governor, who has largely enjoyed an untarnished image of good vibes and sparkling charisma, must now face a reality check.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Why this could shake up home services If Gatsby can make this work reliably, the impact could stretch beyond spotless counters.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Here’s the quick routine that gets them spotless fast.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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That performance turned out to be her best yet, pants unsoiled.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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Causeway Street remains unsoiled.—
Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
4 Dec. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Unspotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspotted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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