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Recent Examples of unstained 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 However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law. David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022 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
Adjective
  • As the ancient rocks still showed the original deficit, the conclusion is that the building blocks of the proto-Earth somehow remained pristine and sequestered deep within the Earth’s interior.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Some of the most pristine places on Earth attract not just people seeking beauty, but animals searching for food, safety—or, in the case of Blue Spring State Park in Central Florida, warmth.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The office has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism, hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color and providing remedial help for Black youth, all of which the administration says discriminates against white students.
    Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The Sheldon painting depicts a young Black man standing on a sidewalk dressed in a baseball cap, jeans and a loose, untucked, long-sleeve, button-down shirt, his arms outstretched, while white people in business attire walk past him in a blur.
    Todd Longwell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The man had immaculate style and exquisite manners.
    Olivia Allen, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Our field was immaculate and our team always looked great; first-class uniforms.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The faded colors and distressed pattern give the rug an always-been-here feel and lend a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to the space.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • But as cars streamed into the park’s entrance off the Rickenbacker Causeway, many visitors were met by protesters urging them not to spend another dime at the faded South Florida tourist attraction.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The cells convert natural gas, hydrogen, or biogas into electricity through a clean electro-chemical process rather than dirty combustion.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • His positioning and reading of the game remain sharp, his footwork is clean, and his reactions are quick.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Tensions are brewing between Grapevine officials and the Grapevine-Colleyville school district over possible campus closures and whether the district is being transparent about its financial picture.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
  • My mission since then has been to inform, engage and empower voters to bring more accountable, transparent, responsive, efficient and effective government.
    Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Elsewhere on the main level, the sleek chef’s kitchen is equipped with a stainless-steel gas range, a Sub-Zero fridge, and a center island for prep.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The French press has come a long way since its inception in the 1800s and this sleek stainless-steel piece is a testament that coffee accessories can be très chic.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This means the layout is designed to enhance channel separation and also minimizes distortion and noise while maximizing fidelity to keep the music uncolored and sounding lifelike.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Clear nail polish is usually used to provide some kind of finish, usually a shine, to your uncolored nails for a wholly natural look.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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