UNSULLIED Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

unsullied

adjective

ˌən-ˈsə-lēd

Definition of unsullied

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 Still, every few minutes, a treasure hunter finds an unsullied remnant and places it in a tote bag or basket for safe keeping. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and 2,000 butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom. — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 This is pure, unsullied Sicily at its best before even the Ancient Greeks got their deft hands on the island. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business. — Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsullied

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More than 120 other Reddit users supported the statement, bolstering it with their own proof of its superiority like photos of the state’s pristine sand and crystal clear water more akin to the Caribbean than the Midwest.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
For Kathleen, the more manicured and pristine that set could be, the more things that could have Buddy’s insignia stamped on them and the more objects that could have faces staring out at Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and her friends, the better.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pristine

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His summer project with the Boardwalk is all about nurturing diplomatic relations between the US and Italy by playing the role of approachable host on the immaculate floating mansion.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
The vibe here is immaculate, incredibly unique, and simply put, warm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of immaculate

Adjective

The four-bedroom’s open-plan kitchen includes a stone island, a marble backsplash, stainless appliances, and a coffee bar, and the dining room has a corner built-in china cabinet.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
The stainless-steel RTE FireFold is available now for a price of US$295.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026

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