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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
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024
Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place.
—Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Expecting a writer to remain entirely unstained by this is expecting a person to live underwater without getting wet.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2012
However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law.
—David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022
Stained or unstained hardwood is the most popular kitchen flooring material among home renovators.
—oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2022
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob
By Fiona Embleton
Price range: $$$–$$$$
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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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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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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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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The only racial group that saw a decrease in suicide rates across age cohorts was non-Hispanic white people.Ellen Barry, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023
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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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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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There’s a good bit of history in the faded paint: The late D’Alessandros — Old Tommy and Young Tommy, both Baltimore mayors, and the father and brother, respectively, of Pelosi — appear.Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
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In between the customers, vendors were constantly on the move, expertly moving buckets of flowers from nearby coolers onto the floor or stripping faded petals and leaves from new bunches of flowers.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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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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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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Use transparent metrics, public reporting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure your company’s AI aligns with ethical standards and human rights ideals.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sony’s plan to build an entire franchise out of standalone films about Peter Parker’s nemeses always read as a transparent attempt at riding Marvel Studios’ coattails post-Spider-Man: Homecoming.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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An adjacent galley-style kitchen is outfitted with stone countertops, stainless appliances, and an integrated peninsula with chairs for enjoying casual meals.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 2006 house features an open kitchen with pale wood cabinets and stainless appliances, a dining nook, a bright living room with big windows, an en suite primary bedroom, and a laundry room.The Week Staff, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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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.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The researchers initially ground a mixture of uncolored polystyrene and carbon black into a fine powder, then put that powder in a sealed glass vial that was placed under high-intensity white LED lights for half an hour.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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