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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
an antiseptic assessment of the chances of survival for the ailing patient
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as in antibiotic
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Recent Examples of antiseptic
Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The film’s drifting pace and antiseptic environs only seem to grow more pronounced as graduation draws closer and the students become more proactive in their response to Panoptny.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
In the event that your child is cut at the nail salon, be sure to immediately disinfect the area with isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or another antiseptic because infections are possible—especially if your nail technician's equipment has not been cleaned properly.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
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The raw pleasures of the flesh cede to the propriety of form with almost antiseptic elegance.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The film’s drifting pace and antiseptic environs only seem to grow more pronounced as graduation draws closer and the students become more proactive in their response to Panoptny.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024
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Enterococci, meanwhile, is a common cause in hospitals of urinary tract infections, according to the National Institute of Health, and are highly resistant to antiseptics and antibiotics.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
In the event that your child is cut at the nail salon, be sure to immediately disinfect the area with isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or another antiseptic because infections are possible—especially if your nail technician's equipment has not been cleaned properly.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
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Just a few spoonfuls of flavorful cocoa (or, in some versions, a couple of tidy squares of baking chocolate) turn this cake a pale, ruddy brown, the same color as the building blocks of brown stone building facades, thus its name.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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With Sonic 3 anticipating tidy profits as North America prepares for the Christmas / New Year’s moviegoing season, developing a fourth movie makes sense.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
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For water enthusiasts, Dominica recently unveiled a groundbreaking 32-nautical-mile kayak trail encircling the island—a six-day journey through pristine waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is situated on the pristine shores of West Bay Beach in Roatán, Honduras.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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While cold sores are treated with antivirals, pimples can be managed with antibiotics, retinoids, or OTC products.Heidi Cope, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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Possible treatment options include prescription-strength antiperspirants, oral medications, topical antibiotics, and Botox injections.Isabella Rosario, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 3000 hours of footage has been condensed to a neat 85 minutes to tell this unlikely tale of humanity.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The unnamed abode includes a sofa with storage, plus a neat mini mezzanine sleeping area.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
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Niki starts out in the ’50s with the artist wearing an immaculate white dress and a glistening tiara, striking delicate poses for a photographer that orders her around.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The vibes are immaculate with sunken in outdoor booths overlooking Magic Kingdom and cozy heat lamps.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her cause of death was determined to be untreated pneumonia, combined with anemia and drug intoxication from prescription and over-the-counter medications, including painkillers and cold medicine.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here, garland drapes over each medicine cabinet and fills a small bowl on the vanity top, adding punches of color and festivity without being too literal.Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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