as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
feeling squeaky-clean and smelling nice after her bath
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Recent Examples of squeaky-clean
Unlike Meatball, Ryan is running for reelection, against a squeaky-clean former deputy, David Solet.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The squeaky-clean image of the Bachelor franchise has been tarnished, and its programming isn’t alone in becoming embroiled in headline-making drama.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The biggest tragedy of the era, Montgomery suggests, is Murphy’s failure to make it into the Hall of Fame despite stellar stats and a squeaky-clean reputation in an era of bad behavior among some of the team’s players.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The South Florida high season is in bloom as winter turns to spring and eateries new and old rack up squeaky-clean health grades across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
While an unconventional choice for the typically squeaky-clean Bachelor franchise, a soft-swinging TikTok influencer turned reality star at first sounded like the 180 the franchise desperately needed after years of declining ratings and a seemingly outdated format amid modern dating culture.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
After all that fishing, hopefully the real catch is a full night of sleep and a squeaky-clean toddler!
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
This set includes eight straight straws and six bent straws, plus four cleaning brushes to keep them all squeaky-clean.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
That tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face?
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The squeaky-clean image of the Bachelor franchise has been tarnished, and its programming isn’t alone in becoming embroiled in headline-making drama.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The biggest tragedy of the era, Montgomery suggests, is Murphy’s failure to make it into the Hall of Fame despite stellar stats and a squeaky-clean reputation in an era of bad behavior among some of the team’s players.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The South Florida high season is in bloom as winter turns to spring and eateries new and old rack up squeaky-clean health grades across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
While an unconventional choice for the typically squeaky-clean Bachelor franchise, a soft-swinging TikTok influencer turned reality star at first sounded like the 180 the franchise desperately needed after years of declining ratings and a seemingly outdated format amid modern dating culture.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
After all that fishing, hopefully the real catch is a full night of sleep and a squeaky-clean toddler!
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
This set includes eight straight straws and six bent straws, plus four cleaning brushes to keep them all squeaky-clean.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
That tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face?
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
Adjective
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And while the pristine waves may be the initial draw, Schwab is most proud of the training program built into the 21-villa property.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My mom [had] immaculate music taste and [played] me all the greats.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The vibes have been immaculate from the batting order, to the pitching rotation, to the bullpen, and everywhere in between.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Off the coast of Rhode IslandAP — Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region.—
Jennifer McDermott,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen and dining areas are clean and minimal, anchored by stone and warm wood, while the rest of the interiors stick to a neutral palette.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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