immaculate

adjective

i-ˈma-kyə-lət How to pronounce immaculate (audio)
Definition of immaculatenext
1
as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent an immaculate soul

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2
as in pristine
free from dirt or stain somehow managed to keep the white carpet immaculate

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3
as in perfect
being entirely without fault or flaw a fussy groundskeeper who always manages to restore the football field to an immaculate expanse of healthy, well-manicured turf

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Recent Examples of immaculate This finish is an example of his two-footedness, enabling him to play across the forward line, and the immaculate timing of his runs. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Throughout the day, the vibes were laid-back and (even with the heat and rain) pretty immaculate. — Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026 One thing Princess Diana was never without was an immaculate French manicure. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 July 2026 With Amazon’s best-selling organizers in all categories—closets, kitchens, bathrooms, and travel—every square inch of your home (and your suitcase) will soon be immaculate. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for immaculate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immaculate
  1. pure
  2. pristine
  3. perfect
  4. clean
  5. spotless
  6. flawless
  7. modest
  8. ideal
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  • The interactions between Bourdain and Ciro are pure movie magic and that’s due partly to the performances — both actors have to be in the Oscar race — as well as to the screenplay by Johnson, Todd Bartels, Lou Howe and Matthew Miller.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Unauthorized sequels reveal the extremes of why people make movies in the first place, from purely cynical money grabs to pure — even naive — devotion to characters and their world.
    — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pure
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  • 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
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  • Although umbrella insurance is far from perfect ― for instance, intentional acts are generally excluded ― umbrella insurance can provide much larger coverage amounts for things already covered by other policies with lower limits.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Brionna Jones, returning from injury and still finding her footing, went a perfect 5-of-5 from the field for 15 points.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Dirty ore yields cleaner results The researchers tested three different types of iron ore and found that Direct Reduced Grade Taconite, one of the most commonly available grades in Minnesota, performed best.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Selective support for storage, refining, pipelines, and ports can reduce vulnerabilities and provide a more stable foundation for the decades-long transition to cleaner energy.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
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  • 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
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  • Most glaring is the disparity between the top-tier clinical protocols and the logistics, which are more hapless than flawless.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Their skin is flawless, their cheeks rosy, their bodies unmarked by the forces of gravity or physical strain.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of flawless
Adjective
  • Millions across the Midwest remain under flood watches early Friday as additional bouts of rain sweep through the flooded region where even modest rainfall could cause new problems.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While only a modest change, July marks the first time in 15 months that egg prices jumped month-over-month.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of modest
Adjective
  • On the day of the fire, Farinacci was aware Spokane County was under a red flag warning and conditions were ideal to start a fire, according to Drapeau.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • At seven tenths behind first place, her situation wasn’t ideal.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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