as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
only unsullied vestments are ever appropriate for church services
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Recent Examples of unsullied
Still, every few minutes, a treasure hunter finds an unsullied remnant and places it in a tote bag or basket for safe keeping.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and 2,000 butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom.
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John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
This is pure, unsullied Sicily at its best before even the Ancient Greeks got their deft hands on the island.
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Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business.
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Ryan Gaur,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and 2,000 butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom.
—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
This is pure, unsullied Sicily at its best before even the Ancient Greeks got their deft hands on the island.
—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business.
—
Ryan Gaur,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsullied
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
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South Africa is piling on the pressure, but Kim Seung-gyu is keeping his goal clean.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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The porch is spacious enough to add extra living or entertaining space, and with stainless-steel construction, the structure is sturdy and weather-ready.
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The kitchen, meanwhile, boasts stainless-steel fixtures (as does the bedroom), tempered by blue and orange accents.
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“Unsullied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsullied. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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