untarnished
Britishadjective
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(of silver, etc) not tarnished or discoloured
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not tainted or spoiled
untarnished by graffiti
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Cucinelli’s high-end positioning has left it almost alone, alongside storied Parisian fashion house Chanel, as a brand untarnished by the derailing of luxury’s supercycle, analysts at Berenberg wrote in a recent note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
On the field, their shirts and caps adorned in gold lettering honoring their championship, the Dodgers remained untarnished with a comeback 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
The few lucky and untarnished ones were still a pain to enjoy.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 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.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
Though of great age, its metal shone clear and untarnished, and its very plainness had the beauty of true nobility.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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