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 Buy The stainless-steel drain of the Composer One garbage disposal seals to dampen sound while grinding food. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 The kitchen is appointed with white shaker cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 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 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 See All Example Sentences for stainless

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Camp out under the stars near a pristine, white sand beach at Water Canyon Campground, located on Santa Rosa Island.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
There are also the pristine stretches of sand around Cape Peninsula, a rocky mountain that juts into the sea, including a large colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach, the surfers’ paradise of Llandudno, and nudist-friendly Sandy Bay.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

His summer project with the Boardwalk is all about nurturing diplomatic relations between the US and Italy by playing the role of approachable host on the immaculate floating mansion.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
The vibe here is immaculate, incredibly unique, and simply put, warm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of immaculate

Adjective

Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Usually, the areas are moist and shiny, not with the whitish scales seen in plaque psoriasis.

— Ruth Jessen Hickman, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shiny

Adjective

Dalton and Elijah are well-matched, their reputations equally spotless.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
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

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