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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one
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as in white
lacking an addition of color
bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves
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Recent Examples of unstained
The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
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Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Expecting a writer to remain entirely unstained by this is expecting a person to live underwater without getting wet.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2012
However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law.
—David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022
Stained or unstained hardwood is the most popular kitchen flooring material among home renovators.
—oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstained
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Yet beneath the pristine public persona were demons that would drive him to alcoholism, scandal, and death from an overdose in 2012.—
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With all the uncertainty surrounding the sale of the team and many fans wanting new ownership, and both the club and its fan base looking to shed the bad taste of last year’s collapse, the Twins are hoping for a pristine start to 2025.—
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
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The only racial group that saw a decrease in suicide rates across age cohorts was non-Hispanic white people.—
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Despite the vulnerability of the first line of their press, the team’s ability to drop and press backwards is immaculate.—
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McKenzie Ortega, Pinole Valley softball: Ortega pitched a no-hitter against St. Patrick-St. Vincent, striking out 13, tossing an immaculate inning in the second and going 2 for 4 at the plate with two singles and two walks.—
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Notably, a very faded painting of the crucifixion scene with Jesus on the cross was also uncovered, the image of his crown of thorns sticking out from an orange and yellow backdrop.—
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Gap High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans These wide-leg jeans are designed in a light blue wash with whiskered and faded details, and flared, bell-like hems.—
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Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.—
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
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Our hope is that this moment serves as an opportunity for reflection, paving the way for a more thoughtful, transparent, and collaborative relationship moving forward.—
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When fiscal and monetary policy is transparent and rule-based, risk premiums decline and valuations stabilize.—
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Photo : Carmel Realty Company The castle-like Turret House comes with a stainless spiral staircase leading down to a subterranean garage.—
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That space flows to a dining area with banquette seating and a galley-style kitchen, which rests beneath a large skylight and has been upgraded with newer stainless appliances.—
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Clear nail polish is usually used to provide some kind of finish, usually a shine, to your uncolored nails for a wholly natural look.—
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The book is a massive 14 x 21 inches, reproducing the artist’s pages in their original size, and uncolored form.—
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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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