| As untarnished silver is the best reflector of light, it was used in ancient times to make mirrors. |
| More than his divine powers, his glorious heritage or his incredible prowess was his unblemished, untarnished, irreproachable character. |
| Similarly, not all local actors are untarnished by the rigours of conflict. |
| Polls suggest Labour is still trusted on the economy and the chancellor's reputation remains relatively untarnished. |
| The York Vale League upholds the traditions of village cricket, which is untarnished by some of the issues surrounding the professional game. |
| In other words, it refers to something or someone that is untainted, intact and untarnished. |
