1
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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2
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
Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
This clear liquid, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is an antiseptic and often used for cleaning cuts and wounds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Enterococci, meanwhile, is a common cause in hospitals of urinary tract infections, according to the National Institutes of Health, and are highly resistant to antiseptics and antibiotics.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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Adjective
The light turns an antiseptic blue; the focus shifts from Willis to the oblivious cops who never acknowledge his existence.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
This clear liquid, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is an antiseptic and often used for cleaning cuts and wounds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
Noun
Mercury has been used in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda, in cement production, as a coolant in nuclear reactors, in fungicides, reagents, embalming, batteries, preservatives, antiseptics, and cosmetics.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Enterococci, meanwhile, is a common cause in hospitals of urinary tract infections, according to the National Institutes of Health, and are highly resistant to antiseptics and antibiotics.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptic
Adjective
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Two goals on his MLS debut against Montreal was a tidy start.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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There were three fights in the first nine seconds, tidy one-on-one bouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Besides its deep history, the city is known for its cobblestone downtown, Castillo de San Marcos (a 17th-century stone fortress with views of Matanzas Bay) and miles of pristine Atlantic beaches.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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At the end, beachgoers reach the pristine cove tucked into dramatic limestone cliffs with white sands and electric blue waters.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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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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Treating strep throat with antibiotics greatly reduces the risk of developing serious complications, such as rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, ear infection, and abscesses (sacs of pus) near the tonsils.73 Cold: Colds can also lead to complications, such as sinus infection, pneumonia, or bronchitis.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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The pope is presumably being treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and is reportedly non-septic.—
Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Twist in a neat midi knot or pin in a looser twist for a personalized style.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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But the neatest summation is probably that Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are returning to their natural places in the Bundesliga.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Aided by their immaculate record of qualifying for Europe in every season since 1992-93, the pair have accumulated nearly 700,000 miles in UEFA competitions (roughly three times the distance to the Moon).—
Conor O'Neill,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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In Brown, Rice found a friend and golfing buddy, two veteran receivers whose perfectionist nature was represented not only on the field but also in coming to work looking immaculate in terms of dress and style.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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This will act to push colder air back into portions of the Lower 48 states.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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First Alert Weather Day in effect across North Texas due to dangerous cold Cowboys' Zack Martin announces retirement after 11-year career With 3 superintendents in 3 years, what's next for Keller ISD?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Lawsuits argue that the order discriminates against young transgender people, unlawfully withholds funds appropriated by Congress and violates the right of states to regulate the practice of medicine.—
Francesca Paris,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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These days, she’s come to the realization that her community needs to turn to a different sort of medicine.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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