white-glove
Americanadjective
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meticulous; painstaking; minute.
a white-glove inspection.
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immaculate; spotless; sterile.
a white-glove environment.
Example Sentences
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Marking its 25th anniversary, Saffronart's recent auction saw a packed room, spirited bidding, and a rare "white glove" result - every lot sold, with some attendees even "squabbling" over artworks, according to an attendee.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
The influence is apparent on the album’s cover, where Offset wears a single white glove, and certainly in the MJ parodies throughout the music video for his single, “FAN.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023
Josh Kroenke was steps from the first tee at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday, inside the pro shop, when he pulled on a snug white glove.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023
First Republic had a similar business tactic: It distinguished itself by offering wealthy clients jumbo mortgages, and offering spectacular white glove customer service.
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2023
“My rouge won’t come off.” and Amy rubbed her brilliant cheek, and showed him her white glove with a sober simplicity that made him laugh outright.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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