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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one
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as in white
lacking an addition of color
bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves
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Recent Examples of unstained
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.
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Kanak Kapur, New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2025
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
The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Kanak Kapur, New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2025
Traces of arecoline, a stimulant exclusively found in betel nuts, were present in all the reference samples and in three archaeological samples that came from the unstained teeth of a woman.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstained
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Platja des Carbó, Mallorca A quieter, undeveloped stretch reached by a short coastal walk, Es Carbó offers pristine sands and uninterrupted horizons.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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This pristine marine wonderland is home to over 450 species of marine life, including the world-famous whale sharks, as well as 250 diverse coral species.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Officers at the scene appeared to inspect two vehicles, a white sedan and a black sports-utility vehicle.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The 89-foot white tower is perhaps the most famous of Door County's 11 historic lighthouses.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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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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Pinch Off Faded Flowers or Cut Back To ensure continuous production, Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens, suggests pinching off any faded flowers, including the seed pod.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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The cream color pops against faded black jeans, as in Hudson’s outfit, but it can also be paired with blue denim, skirts, or linen pants.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Tortuga sits on 1,300 feet of private beach with clean white sand and turquoise water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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For groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), there are strict rules of etiquette for displaying the stars and stripes, including flying it aloft and free — except in emergencies — and never lying down; keeping it clean and off the ground, and not drawing or marking on it.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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In January, Maryland rapper IDK packaged transparent CD players with his Even the Devil Smiles mixtape; each disc includes a distinct bonus track no one else owns.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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If so, this knife set is a must-have because of its high-quality German stainless-steel blades and lifetime warranty.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Top ingredients to look for in drugstore shampoo for colored hair Because colored hair is more prone to damage, breakage and dryness than uncolored hair, look for these ingredients in drugstore shampoos.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The Grout Bill of 1902 raised it to ten cents per pound on yellow margarine while leaving uncolored margarine at a quarter of a cent.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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