stainless
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Definition of stainless
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stainless
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Synonyms & Antonyms for stainless
Synonyms: Adjective
antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span (or spic-and-span), spotless, squeaky-clean, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied
Antonyms: Adjective
besmirched, dirty, filthy, foul, grubby, smirched, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, unclean, uncleaned
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Examples of stainless in a Sentence
Adjective
nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diplomaRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
But since there’s only one set of cars going into service for the time being, the chances of catching a ride on the shiny, stainless-steel vehicles could be hit-or-miss. — Steve Annear, BostonGlobe.com, "This website lets you track down — and hop on — the new Orange Line cars," 13 Aug. 2019 Hook requirements: Non-stainless circle hooks are required when using natural bait for gulf reef fish. — al, "Saltwater fishing limits change Aug. 1; new fee in 2020," 30 July 2019 Enter through a mudroom off the deck into a bright, remodeled kitchen with banquette seating, stainless appliances, and stylish light fixtures. — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, "For sale: Homes with built-in bench seating in Hull and Easton," 26 July 2019 In a stainless sauté pan, sweat shallots over low heat until translucent, season with salt. 8. — National Geographic, "Grilled King Salmon," 2 July 2019 Dramatic black-and-white striped cabinetry gives a bold look to the sleek kitchen, which has a center island, a skylight and stainless appliances. — Lauren Beale, latimes.com, "Marital home of exes Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale is reduced to $25 million," 17 June 2019 Try some colorful twisty straws ($6) or some elegant, sleek-looking stainless steal ones ($25). — Sally Tamarkin, SELF, "22 Easy Ways to Drink More Water Every Day," 3 Jan. 2019 The Elkay brand recently rolled out stainless farmhouse sinks with interchangeable apron fronts in several colors. — Jura Koncius, The Seattle Times, "Sick of all-white kitchens? Here are six ways to spice things up," 16 Oct. 2018 Slap on some paint, add stainless appliances, add granite. — Candace Taylor, WSJ, "The Unreality of Reality TV Home Shows," 6 Sep. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Instead of looking at the tent, visitors now see the kegs, which were crafted by local stainless-steel fabricators. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lakefront has installed kegs that light up on the side of its brewery, dubbing it Kegnado," 4 Sep. 2019 There is an island with seating for two and an oak counter, a cast-iron stove believed to be about 100 years old, a wood floor, and stainless-steel appliances. — John Ellement, Boston.com Real Estate, "Home of the Week: For under $500,000, an updated Hanover farmhouse," 29 Aug. 2019 There’s also a formal dining room, a galley-style kitchen with stainless-steel work surfaces, two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms within the 2,124 square feet of living space. — Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, "Hot Property Newsletter: What the (luxury) market will bear," 24 Aug. 2019 The white headliner and black carpeting were replaced, and new stainless-steel spears on the quarter panels near the rear wheels were found and installed. — Vern Parker, Houston Chronicle, "1960 Ford Starliner: Notorious rust-bucket fixed," 23 Aug. 2019 As part of the improvements, Metro has installed slip-resistant tiles, stainless-steel platform shelters with USB charging ports, and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the stations. — Washington Post, "Metro stations shuttered in summerlong shutdown will reopen on time, officials say," 23 Aug. 2019 Thermos 16-ounce stainless-steel food jar ($24.99): Honestly, nothing could be more classic — read: retro — than carrying one of these full of soup for lunch. — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, "The best eco-friendly containers to save you from Sad Desk Lunch syndrome," 20 Aug. 2019 Thermos 16-ounce stainless-steel food jar ($24.99): Honestly, nothing could be more classic - read: retro - than carrying one of these full of soup for lunch. — Kristen Hartke, BostonGlobe.com, "The best eco-friendly containers to save you from Sad Desk Lunch syndrome," 20 Aug. 2019 There’s also a formal dining room, a galley-style kitchen with stainless-steel work surfaces, two bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms within the 2,124 square feet of living space. — Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times, "It’s a wrap in Hollywood Hills West for director Jonathan Heap," 19 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stainless.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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