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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The central figure revealed his face a breath before the others, his right hand sheathed in a dazzling white glove.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025
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
He also has a white glove on his right hand but his left one is gloveless, revealing bandages on two of his fingers.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023
I also keep trinkets and gifts there like signed footballs from N.F.L. quarterbacks and the fire engine red Michael Jackson “This Is It” picture book box set complete with white glove.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2021
“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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