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Recent Examples of untarnished
Unable to verbalize her thoughts, but with her body untarnished and ageless, a disruptive electrical current makes her presence known.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
The grinding fallout from the Great Recession dragged down his approval ratings in the U.S., but views elsewhere in the world remained untarnished.
—Colleen Long, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Apr. 2023
The allegations are striking because Cline — who went on to serve as Chicago police superintendent under Mayor Richard M. Daley — has previously remained untarnished by the police torture scandal involving a group of detectives linked to disgraced former Cmdr.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 16 Mar. 2022
Historic additions to the Yard of Bricks On occasion, the IMS grounds crew eyes a couple of bricks in need of removal from the 3-foot strip, either by being flipped to present a flat, untarnished side facing up, or being replaced.
—Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2023
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
The grinding fallout from the Great Recession dragged down his approval ratings in the U.S., but views elsewhere in the world remained untarnished.
—Colleen Long, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Apr. 2023
The allegations are striking because Cline — who went on to serve as Chicago police superintendent under Mayor Richard M. Daley — has previously remained untarnished by the police torture scandal involving a group of detectives linked to disgraced former Cmdr.
—Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 16 Mar. 2022
Historic additions to the Yard of Bricks On occasion, the IMS grounds crew eyes a couple of bricks in need of removal from the 3-foot strip, either by being flipped to present a flat, untarnished side facing up, or being replaced.
—Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untarnished
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Though this was at a time when homosexuality was still widely frowned upon, the pair managed to break through on pure, unsullied vision.Michael Cuby, Them, 29 Oct. 2024
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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.Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
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Upstart Indiana, who have shocked even the most seasoned college football experts this year with the Hoosiers unblemished 9-0 record, come in at No. 8.David Close, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The part near Penticton in the valley's southern section passes by various wineries and breweries and has numerous scenic overlooks where visitors can take in unblemished views.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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No scandal: The incumbent administration is untainted by major scandal.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The White House is untainted by scandal, the incumbent party is charismatic.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024
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Their neighborhood looks like a real estate brochure, with rows of large, uniform houses, spotless sidewalks and American flags flying from front porches.John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Kathy Cady, a former prosecutor turned victims rights attorney who represents Kitty Menendez’s oldest brother, said the parole board tends to approve releases if an inmate’s prison record is as nearly spotless as what’s described in the motion.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Causeway Street remains unsoiled.Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Dec. 2022
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An adulteration to Balenciaga's unsoiled $625 Paris sneaker, the distressed version costs more than double: $1,850.Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 12 May 2022
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The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024
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Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob By Fiona Embleton Price range: $$$–$$$$ Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund.Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
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The eat-in kitchen looks almost plucked from the 1950s, but for the jazzy tiled backsplash and up-to-date stainless appliances.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
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Abutting a spacious fireside family room is a gourmet kitchen boasting Carrara marble and solid walnut countertops, dual islands, and stainless appliances.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
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To the naked eye, the sport’s lily-white facade is deeply pervasive.Essence, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
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The suburbs have long and deep histories of racial exclusion, creating the lily-white neighborhoods that benefited generations of white families.Becky Nicolaides / Made by History, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Untarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untarnished. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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