as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma
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Recent Examples of stainless
An adjacent galley-style kitchen is outfitted with stone countertops, stainless appliances, and an integrated peninsula with chairs for enjoying casual meals.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
The 2006 house features an open kitchen with pale wood cabinets and stainless appliances, a dining nook, a bright living room with big windows, an en suite primary bedroom, and a laundry room.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer makes easy work of whisking, kneading, whipping, and mixing with its 10 speeds, handy attachments, and large stainless mixing bowl.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The best bet for cookware is to use products made of glass, stainless or carbon steel, or cast iron.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
The 2006 house features an open kitchen with pale wood cabinets and stainless appliances, a dining nook, a bright living room with big windows, an en suite primary bedroom, and a laundry room.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer makes easy work of whisking, kneading, whipping, and mixing with its 10 speeds, handy attachments, and large stainless mixing bowl.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The best bet for cookware is to use products made of glass, stainless or carbon steel, or cast iron.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stainless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stainless
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The pristine German college town of Tübingen flourishes today, in stark contrast to its dark past.—
Eve Glover,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Getaway Enjoy the Outdoors Hit the Beach With 2.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean-fronting shoreline, Sullivan’s Island’s main draw is its pristine shoreline, a wide sandy stretch prime for sandcastle-building and sunbathing.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Aside from an immaculate transfer that perfectly preserves the textured, vibrant cinematography by Gale Tattersall, the disc boasts hours of extra features that are all terrific and provide unique insights into the film’s making, reception, and meaning.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Less than a two-hour drive from New York City, the 30-room luxury hotel does not skimp on the details, from the immaculate turndown service to the excellent culinary program led by Executive Chef Roel Alcudia.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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Concerns about personal privacy, election interference, exploitative labor practices and the toxic effects of social media scraped much of the sheen off the tech industry and its shiny gadgets, especially among Democrats.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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The shiny black patent finish on this pair, for example, looks super high-class like a pair of expensive heels.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Once your door is spotless, learn how to clean the shower door tracks and create a DIY glass-cleaning spray to prevent buildup.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Until late Wednesday, the Trojans seemed well on their way to seizing that opportunity against Oregon, which sat atop the conference after a spotless 8-0 start.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Stainless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stainless. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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