germproof

adjective

Definition of germproofnext
as in beneficial

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  1. beneficial
  2. stainless
  3. spotless
  4. pristine
  5. unsullied
  6. healthful
  7. unsoiled
  8. squeaky-clean
Adjective
  • Determine whether the signal represents ordinary variation, beneficial adaptation, or emerging deterioration.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Both receptors are common on human airway cells High levels of stimulation are detrimental, the researchers wrote, whereas moderate levels indicating small amounts of time spent in cowsheds seemed to be beneficial.
    — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • The kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, a center island and a farmhouse sink.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The 6-cup electric kettle features a removable stainless-steel tea infuser that’s perfect for brewing loose-leaf teas or tea bags.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of stainless
Adjective
  • Not only do organizers give their mostly women clients the permission to part with belongings, but also the permission to let go of exacting societal expectations like having a perfectly organized and spotless house.
    — Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Many have spotless payment histories, pay more in rent than a mortgage would cost and have shown financial resilience by building businesses or sustaining long-term gig careers.
    — Efri Argaman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of spotless
Adjective
  • The Sooner actually flubbed his first chip shot on the Par 3 before holing his next attempt with pristine touch.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For the second half of the trip, a 15-minute boat ride takes guests to the Gili Islands, an archipelago known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.
    — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • For those who have lost everything so others can appear unsullied, the only recourse may be getting what they’re owed in blood.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Definition of unsullied
Adjective
  • In the wrong hands, a salad is a vapid strategy for healthful eating.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The center, which opened in 2023, provides three healthful meals a day, such as fish and chicken soup, which are seen as good for mothers’ milk production.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of healthful
Adjective
  • That performance turned out to be her best yet, pants unsoiled.
    — Carrie Battan, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of unsoiled
Adjective
  • The only thing better than coming home to a squeaky-clean house is not having to do the cleaning yourself.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Candidates are expected to have maintained a squeaky-clean image since their conviction.
    — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of squeaky-clean
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