STAINLESS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

stainless

adjective

ˈstān-ləs

Definition of stainless

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 Under the lid are four stainless steel grates, six infrared burners and stainless heat diffusers, and a stainless steel upper rack. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Upon full assembly, the double-walled stainless-steel structure will measure 19 meters across, stand 11 meters high, and weigh about 5,200 tonnes before internal systems are installed. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 Heat ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large stainless-steel skillet over medium. — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026 Colquitt would be restoring the body of a ninety-six-year-old woman who was laid out on a stainless-steel gurney inside her lab. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stainless

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Winding through miles of pristine farmland and countryside will be more than 300 high-voltage steel towers with an average height of 145 feet, the height of a 14-story building.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
The roads, repaved every four years for the inauguration, were of pristine quality.

— Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

O’Donnell added people often take for granted how the economy is dependent on nature, by providing us with food, water and clean air.

— Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Once the cycle is complete, the dirty water drains away and you’re left with clean, wet clothing.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of clean

Adjective

After a single use, your hair will appear noticeably shinier, toned, and soft to the touch thanks to babassu oil and the brand’s conditioning blend, which help address dryness and damage.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Padmini came in about ten minutes later, carrying a net bag bulging with okra and shiny gourds.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of shiny

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

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