UNPOLLUTED Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

unpolluted

adjective

Definition of unpolluted

as in uncontaminated

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Recent Examples of unpolluted Rather, many environmental groups inside and outside Lebanon argue that addressing such issues is necessary to ensure the promotion of human rights in the region and equitable access to unpolluted farmland, water and forests. — Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026 In a natural, unpolluted environment hawkmoths might fly 80 kilometers in a night and be able to home in on flowers from kilometers away. — Popular Science, 8 Feb. 2024 Manchu chose New Zealand as a location after exploring options in Ireland, Scotland, Minnesota, Australia, Switzerland and Canada in quest of a second century world with unpolluted skies and beautiful forests. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2023 Under a nearly full moon in the unpolluted darkness of the night sky over Kansas, a group of student stargazers sat in a circle taking turns on the telescope. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for unpolluted

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Even though Scottish Water already recycled uncontaminated sample bottles, the Generations technology offers a much better way to process large volumes of the waste.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Definition of uncontaminated

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Cringe may be excruciating, but post-cringe would be pure horror.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
This gift box contains eight bars, spanning from 58 to 80% cacao, in flavors like banana foster and green tea crunch for the adventurous and pink sea salt or pure cacao, dates, and vanilla for the purists.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

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Meanwhile, Kansas City is also getting a major boost from running back Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the team before the season fresh off winning the Super Bowl MVP award with the Seattle Seahawks.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Readers rave about the flavorful combination of fresh apples, plump, juicy raisins, and cinnamon.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

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