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
In the case of both artists, the squeaky-clean attire echoes in the formal neatness of their respective painting styles.
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Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
But first, there’s an engrossing look at the life of a multi-faceted woman who grew up in the squeaky-clean 1950s, with a dad who worked in PR for Disney.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Inside and out, squeaky-clean is the order of the day.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
As South Florida braces for spring-break fever, there are 110 restaurants, bars and food trucks in Broward and Palm Beach countries waiting to greet the touristy deluge with squeaky-clean kitchens.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Brown later insisted that Houston was not the squeaky-clean pop princess she was made out to be.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
At the far end of the resort, a 24-hour squeaky-clean gym with state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment offers disposable headphones, electrolyte drinks, water, and fresh fruit for grabs.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Pop boy bands, once defined by squeaky-clean images, have evolved into something more authentic and flawed—largely thanks to Payne.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
The spoof opens with the squeaky-clean Manning playing touch football with the group, encouraging everyone in the huddle to practice teamwork and have fun.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squeaky-clean
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Hump Island Oyster Company Pull up a seat at the bar to taste oysters freshly harvested from some of the most pristine ocean water on the planet.—
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Ambergris Cay, a pristine, 1,100-acre private island getaway consisting of an all-inclusive resort and private homes, has the same kind of pull with the elite.—
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Relax like a tech mogul Ambergris Cay’s 17 beachfront bungalows are immaculate, 1,600-square-foot spaces with sitting areas, shiny gold-tiled showers, private plunge pools and spotless Wi-Fi for any Zoom calls that couldn’t get rescheduled after your trip.—
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The film's somber romanticism grounds the immaculate airborne action with a rich emotional core, paving the way for overwhelming catharsis at the conclusion.—
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
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“Squeaky-clean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeaky-clean. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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