as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
feeling squeaky-clean and smelling nice after her bath
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Recent Examples of squeaky-clean
Brown later insisted that Houston was not the squeaky-clean pop princess she was made out to be.
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Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
At the far end of the resort, a 24-hour squeaky-clean gym with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment offers disposable headphones, electrolyte drinks, water, and fresh fruit for grabs.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Pop boy bands, once defined by squeaky-clean images, have evolved into something more authentic and flawed—largely thanks to Payne.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The spoof opens with the squeaky-clean Manning playing touch football with the group, encouraging everyone in the huddle to practice teamwork and have fun.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Such dissent has spread through the rest of the team, with usually squeaky-clean captain Luka Modric given a warning on Tuesday night that was one of three during an eventual 3-2 win over Alaves at the Bernabeu.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
But according to a new book, their father, Kevin Jonas Sr., fretted over their squeaky-clean image early in their careers.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
With a cast of ridiculously hormonal supporting characters and a cynical yet zippy sense of humor, director Robert Zemeckis and co-writer Bob Gale disrupt the squeaky-clean image of postwar Americana.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2024
The incident is the latest example of K-pop performers sometimes falling short of their squeaky-clean image.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
At the far end of the resort, a 24-hour squeaky-clean gym with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment offers disposable headphones, electrolyte drinks, water, and fresh fruit for grabs.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Pop boy bands, once defined by squeaky-clean images, have evolved into something more authentic and flawed—largely thanks to Payne.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The spoof opens with the squeaky-clean Manning playing touch football with the group, encouraging everyone in the huddle to practice teamwork and have fun.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Such dissent has spread through the rest of the team, with usually squeaky-clean captain Luka Modric given a warning on Tuesday night that was one of three during an eventual 3-2 win over Alaves at the Bernabeu.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
But according to a new book, their father, Kevin Jonas Sr., fretted over their squeaky-clean image early in their careers.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
With a cast of ridiculously hormonal supporting characters and a cynical yet zippy sense of humor, director Robert Zemeckis and co-writer Bob Gale disrupt the squeaky-clean image of postwar Americana.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2024
The incident is the latest example of K-pop performers sometimes falling short of their squeaky-clean image.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
Adjective
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Also available as a serenity-stimulating perfume, the scent smells like staring out at ocean waves from the inside of a pristine yoga studio.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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For a healthy dose of solitude, head to Hunting Island State Park, a pristine stretch of coastline with miles of untouched beach and the iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jon has a commitment to that same kind of immaculate reality in terms of hospitality.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
6 Feb. 2025
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Following Frederick’s death in 2004, Ella continued to live on the Cologne location while taking immaculate care of her home, yard and flowers.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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