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
The crux of the change for Tarantino is that the experience of theater is still unsullied, whereas with movies, people are on their phones and the theatrical window is teeny tiny.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Though this was at a time when homosexuality was still widely frowned upon, the pair managed to break through on pure, unsullied vision.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 29 Oct. 2024
But the French upper class, either idealists or simply oblivious, believed their beautiful capital would remain unsullied.
—Ruth Peltason, airmail.news, 24 Aug. 2024
The best way to breathe new life into the Catholic Church — both in the United States and around the world — is to empower everyday Catholics to embrace their role in spreading the true and unsullied faith.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
See All Example Sentences for unsullied
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2025
Though this was at a time when homosexuality was still widely frowned upon, the pair managed to break through on pure, unsullied vision.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 29 Oct. 2024
But the French upper class, either idealists or simply oblivious, believed their beautiful capital would remain unsullied.
—Ruth Peltason, airmail.news, 24 Aug. 2024
The best way to breathe new life into the Catholic Church — both in the United States and around the world — is to empower everyday Catholics to embrace their role in spreading the true and unsullied faith.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
See All Example Sentences for unsullied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsullied
Adjective
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Some students — like the owner of a pristine 1960s Chevrolet Impala — entertained a crowd of oglers with their immaculate engine bays and pristine paint jobs.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Liis Studied feels like nesting, whether that’s on a pristine white couch with a fluffy blanket, under the covers in bed, or tucked away in the corner of a cozy bookstore.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The year is 2016, and the vibes are immaculate.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Snow can be other colors, too Despite its immaculate reputation, snow isn’t always white.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Davos of course goes beyond powdery slopes, clean air, and winter charm.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Keeping clean and precise transaction records to protect themselves is a must, as the Department of Justice and Customs and Border Protection have been tasked with cracking down on any attempts at tariff evasion.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Our favorites range from classic gold-tone and stainless-steel bracelets to sporty silicone straps.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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The simple stainless-steel design is built to last.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Unsullied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsullied. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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