1
as in tidy
being clean and in good order
known for keeping a strenuously antiseptic kitchen, the floor of which does indeed seem fit for eating off of
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
for such an expensive, elegant Sunday brunch, one would expect the attendants at the buffet tables to be professionally attired in starched, antiseptic white jackets
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
an antiseptic assessment of the chances of survival for the ailing patient
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Recent Examples of antiseptic
Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
The walls and floors are colored in the overlit, antiseptic white associated with Kubrick films and Apple stores.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 Feb. 2026
And while hydrogen peroxide may not belong in your everyday travel kit, antiseptics can still be useful in higher-risk situations when medical care isn’t immediately available.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Soap and water work best, or an antiseptic wipe.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
The walls and floors are colored in the overlit, antiseptic white associated with Kubrick films and Apple stores.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
That simple antiseptic has a multitude of hidden powers.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 Feb. 2026
And while hydrogen peroxide may not belong in your everyday travel kit, antiseptics can still be useful in higher-risk situations when medical care isn’t immediately available.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptic
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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So a corporate statement or a recruiting slogan or a tidy values page doesn't automatically carry weight with a Gen Z candidate.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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The wide use of antibiotics, a diet heavy in refined food and low in fiber, a sedentary lifestyle, and other environmental factors aren't helping our microbiome.
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Monitor the bite and watch for a bull’s-eye rash and other symptoms of Lyme disease or take a preventative dose of antibiotics?
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This is a great whiskey to sip neat, but the brand also recommends trying it in an Old Fashioned.
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Several other Dolphins also have stood atop all of their peers in something neat, at some point.
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
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Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.
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Warehouses across South Florida continue consolidating food, medicine, medical supplies and emergency equipment for shipment south, while the region’s Venezuelan diaspora has mobilized donation drives and volunteer efforts.
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“Antiseptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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