untouched

adjective

Definition of untouchednext
as in unaltered

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Recent Examples of untouched Its two remaining untouched data centers are located in Mytishchi and Vladimir regions, both within Ukrainian strike range. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Sherlock Holmes writer Arthur Conan Doyle left this period untouched, which gives The Death of Sherlock Holmes showrunners Claudia Bluemhuber and Pierre Monnard plenty of space to flex their creative muscles. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Wildflower Hall is set on 22 acres of untouched pine and cedar woods, home to the flora that gives the hotel its name. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Just as importantly, their plans should not sit untouched on a shelf. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untouched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untouched
  1. unaltered
  2. unspoiled
  3. unharmed
  4. undamaged
  5. unblemished
  6. uncontaminated
  7. unsullied
  8. untainted
Adjective
  • These unaltered cosmic fingerprints let researchers map the temperatures, environmental conditions, and chemical reservoirs that produced organic matter billions of years ago.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • All the posts were anonymized to protect any personal information, although unaltered versions were stored on an external hard drive not connected to the cloud.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of unaltered
Adjective
  • That means the early universe wasn't as pure and unspoiled as previously believed, potentially impacting our theories of cosmic evolution.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Miami remains the perennial grande dame, while further north, in the Palm Beaches, travelers encounter charming vias tucked behind Worth Avenue and unspoiled wildlife havens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unspoiled
Adjective
  • The hunters were found unharmed, and the sheriff says no deputies were hurt in the rescue effort.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • His wife was seriously injured, while their two youngest children were unharmed.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of unharmed
Adjective
  • The people on the floor decide whether a customer order ships on time, in full, and undamaged.
    — Allan Malcolm, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Ensure everything arrives undamaged by packing it in a reputable carry-on like the Samsonite Freeform.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of undamaged
Adjective
  • Quickly, the holes would shrink and his body would return to its original, unblemished condition.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Look for those with smooth, unblemished skin with a stem still attached.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of unblemished
Adjective
  • Even though Scottish Water already recycled uncontaminated sample bottles, the Generations technology offers a much better way to process large volumes of the waste.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Definition of uncontaminated
Adjective
  • In Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, evil is a native sickness that contaminates an otherwise perfect, unsullied child of empire.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.
    — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Definition of unsullied
Adjective
  • Plant operators must prove to nearby towns that their water tables remain untainted.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In theory, this untainted market response can then guide Fed officials debating whether to raise or lower rates.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of untainted

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“Untouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untouched. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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