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untarnished

adjective
un·​tar·​nished | \ ˌən-ˈtär-nisht How to pronounce untarnished (audio) \

Definition of untarnished

: not dulled or damaged : not tarnished an untarnished reputation untarnished copper

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Others chipped in for their slice of this untarnished paradise. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A look behind the Hollister Ranch gates. Will the public ever access these exclusive beaches?," 12 Apr. 2019 The link led to a meme generator loaded with photos of Cosby mugging in various poses and sweaters on BillCosby.com — all wholesome, charming, dad-like visuals reminiscent of Cosby’s untarnished reputation. — Longreads, "How the Cosby Story Finally Went Viral — And Why It Took So Long," 7 June 2019

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First Known Use of untarnished

1732, in the meaning defined above

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