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Recent Examples of untarnished
And there was no lack of running chatter on style from the starting gun -- Walz started off shakily before settling in, while Vance's media polish remained largely untarnished throughout the night.
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
The bus was just a year old, and the 40-year-old driver with an untarnished record had just started his shift shuttling tourists from Piazzale Roma, at the edge of Venice's famed canals, to a four-star campground on the mainland offering bargain accommodation.
—Colleen Barry and Giada Zampano The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2023
Their reputations remain untarnished, unlike those of the leaders of Pheu Thai, as Duangrit penitently demonstrated.
—Tamara Loos, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2023
Unable to verbalize her thoughts, but with her body untarnished and ageless, a disruptive electrical current makes her presence known.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2024
The bus was just a year old, and the 40-year-old driver with an untarnished record had just started his shift shuttling tourists from Piazzale Roma, at the edge of Venice's famed canals, to a four-star campground on the mainland offering bargain accommodation.
—Colleen Barry and Giada Zampano The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2023
Their reputations remain untarnished, unlike those of the leaders of Pheu Thai, as Duangrit penitently demonstrated.
—Tamara Loos, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2023
Unable to verbalize her thoughts, but with her body untarnished and ageless, a disruptive electrical current makes her presence known.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untarnished
Adjective
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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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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.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That unblemished mark ended in September 2024 when Canelo Alvarez defeated Berlanga by unanimous decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Bill Moyers, who carried an unblemished air of moral conviction throughout a 43-year career as a broadcast journalist, mostly in his later years for PBS, died Thursday in Manhattan, the New York Times reported.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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One quick incision near the gills to bleed the fish will keep the meat fresh and untainted.—
Mike Raabe,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
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There is a new young star to put on billboards around the team and throw into commercials, one who, unlike Davis, is untainted by a trade that will live in infamy. Harrison, pilloried in the aftermath of the Dončić trade, somehow got some salvation, though not forgiveness.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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His early start ensures that Crosby Elementary is spotless and everything is in place, allowing for a smooth start to the day for everyone.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Even parts of the car that are often dirty from use, like side door compartments, were spotless, Thompson added, calling the intensive cleaning part of Kohberger’s plan.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Causeway Street remains unsoiled.—
Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
4 Dec. 2022
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An adulteration to Balenciaga's unsoiled $625 Paris sneaker, the distressed version costs more than double: $1,850.—
Elise Brisco,
USA TODAY,
12 May 2022
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The company had been founded originally as the West Bend Aluminum Company in 1911 by Bernhard Carl Ziegler to make aluminum pots and pans, and eventually expanded heavily into small electrical appliances along with stainless cookware.—
Jim Vinoski,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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To the naked eye, the sport’s lily-white facade is deeply pervasive.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Oct. 2024
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To the naked eye, the sport’s lily-white facade is deeply pervasive.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Oct. 2024
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“Untarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untarnished. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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