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unsullied

adjective

ˌən-ˈsə-lēd How to pronounce unsullied (audio)
Definition of unsulliednext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for unsullied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsullied
  1. pristine
  2. immaculate
  3. clean
  4. stainless
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  • Given the pristine surroundings, the Phillipses took a strictly sustainable approach in building the property, choosing its location in a spot that would require virtually no tree removal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Ko ensured the recipe’s instructions in this book were as pristine and legible as Vongerichten’s cooking is nimble and gleaming.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pristine
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  • His carefully coiffed side parting is as immaculate as his smile, something that distinguishes him from the rest of his party, whose members tend to grimace rather than grin.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That said, the surfaces are immaculate with Englert, serving as both co-director and cinematographer, moving through the Dostoevskys’ decline with astonishing care.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
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  • While the 49ers beat the Rams 27-7, Eagle worked like a strong nose tackle in Kuechly’s playing days, taking care of the blockers to let a linebacker have clean lanes to make tackles.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The only men were the mayor, the three members of town council, the priest from the Catholic church, Father Michael, and the reverend from the Baptist church, as well as a man with a balding head and a full moustache, his suit pressed and clean.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • The OmiePod is a fork and spoon set, complete with a carrying case that loops around the bento’s handle; PlanetBox features a stainless-steel set with a silicone case; and Bentgo has two different sets.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Nearby, the kitchen is outfitted with a large island, a marble backsplash, and high-end, stainless-steel appliances.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stainless

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“Unsullied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsullied. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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