squeaky-clean

adjective

ˈskwē-kē-ˈklēn How to pronounce squeaky-clean (audio)
Definition of squeaky-cleannext
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 The only thing better than coming home to a squeaky-clean house is not having to do the cleaning yourself. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 Candidates are expected to have maintained a squeaky-clean image since their conviction. — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 In stark contrast, Boone captured the All-American crowd with his squeaky-clean image, cardigans, and signature white buck shoes. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 The 72 guest rooms have cozy beds, soft towels, and squeaky-clean bathrooms. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for squeaky-clean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
  1. pristine
  2. immaculate
  3. clean
Adjective
  • The designer also has a knack for giving his pristine clothes an heirloom quality, as much as they are rooted in the here and now.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Its pristine, almost peaceful harps make the song sound somehow pleasantly sickening.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • Of the 14 horses who live in immaculate pens on the property, the majority were rescued from kill pens.
    — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The vibes were immaculate at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • People can donate clean costumes and pick a new one, reducing waste and the resources and emissions required to make new ones.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The brand’s Peptide Detox shampoo, which adsorbs hard water deposits to thoroughly clean hair, has amassed 238,000 impressions on TikTok this month and can consistently be found topping the app’s section for popular searches.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean

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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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