UNSULLIED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

unsullied

adjective

ˌən-ˈsə-lēd

Definition of unsullied

as in pristine

free from dirt or stain only unsullied vestments are ever appropriate for church services

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Recent Examples of unsullied Still, every few minutes, a treasure hunter finds an unsullied remnant and places it in a tote bag or basket for safe keeping. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and 2,000 butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom. — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 This is pure, unsullied Sicily at its best before even the Ancient Greeks got their deft hands on the island. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business. — Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsullied

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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

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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

Adjective

Make big appliances blend into your kitchen design Clearing the counters is a great start, but the real visual heavyweights are your refrigerator and dishwasher, and a shiny stainless fridge can dominate a room in a way no toaster ever could.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
With a striking Bleu Nuit dial, the watch offers up that brushed finished on the stainless-steel case, too.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of stainless

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