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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
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.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Expecting a writer to remain entirely unstained by this is expecting a person to live underwater without getting wet.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2012
However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law.
—David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022
Stained or unstained hardwood is the most popular kitchen flooring material among home renovators.
—oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2022
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
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
Expecting a writer to remain entirely unstained by this is expecting a person to live underwater without getting wet.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2012
However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law.
—David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022
Stained or unstained hardwood is the most popular kitchen flooring material among home renovators.
—oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstained
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Thankfully, the bill no longer includes Sen. Mike Lee's provision to sell off millions of acres of pristine federal land in the West to developers after an outcry from (actual) conservative voters.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
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It is described as being in immaculate condition and is showing fewer than 5,400 miles from new.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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During their epic performance, Amaia and Nuria are immaculate, perfectly matching each other.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Staining not only revives faded wood but also helps protect it from sun, moisture and insects.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Select a faded flower and follow the stem down, cutting it 12 inches or more below the bloom, deep into the plant to encourage more long stems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.—
Gary Gerard Hamilton,
Anchorage Daily News,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Companies can do this by involving employees in the AI design process, being transparent about capabilities, and training staff for new human-centric roles.—
Moin Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Jelly crab flats These jelly shoes should be transparent with a geometric pattern.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Select Dunkin’ locations will also stock some special in-store only merch, like acrylic and stainless tumblers, straw toppers, and cup sleeves.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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The patterns are as follows: Banana Mix: Vibrant fruits and florals on a blue background; available in the 24-ounce stainless cold cup.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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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
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Originally preserved as uncolored sketches and untouched for centuries, these patterns depicting flowers, bamboo or abstract motifs were reimagined by Dimorestudio in delicate hues, ranging from muted gray shades and sepia tones to smoky blues and desaturated greens.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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