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
Wolves and bears still roam the silent valleys of the Principality’s unsullied interior, and a new kind of wildlife tourism has sprung up to cater for visitors keen to peer at them through telescopes.
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The best way to breathe new life into the Catholic Church — both in the United States and around the world — is to empower everyday Catholics to embrace their role in spreading the true and unsullied faith.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Our planet is running out of unsullied landscapes; save for the polar regions, the frontiers are gone.
—Will Stephenson, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
The blue of the sky seemed deep, continuous, uniform and unsullied.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2023
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Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The best way to breathe new life into the Catholic Church — both in the United States and around the world — is to empower everyday Catholics to embrace their role in spreading the true and unsullied faith.
—Tim Busch, National Review, 23 Dec. 2023
Our planet is running out of unsullied landscapes; save for the polar regions, the frontiers are gone.
—Will Stephenson, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
The blue of the sky seemed deep, continuous, uniform and unsullied.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsullied
Adjective
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Light pollution is the enemy of dark skies, and Teton County’s small, low light-impact communities help keep night skies pristine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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Brimming with tiny hummingbirds and mighty bison alike, the North Rim is a living reminder of the Grand Canyon of yore, immersing guests into the pristine habitats that were once widespread across the western United States.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The rooms are immaculate but lifeless, albeit with a surfeit of gold leaf.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Monica and Joey had immaculate vibes in the pods, and that bubbly energy never really went away.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.—
Gary Gerard Hamilton,
Anchorage Daily News,
3 Feb. 2023
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Flathead is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with clean, crystalline waters cradled in the Flathead Valley by the Mission Mountains to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west.—
Deb Hopewell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2023
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The patterns are as follows: Banana Mix: Vibrant fruits and florals on a blue background; available in the 24-ounce stainless cold cup.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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The kitchen, recently renovated, shows off quartz countertops and stainless appliances, plus a large peninsula.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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“Unsullied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsullied. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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