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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a brand-new disk still in its original packaging
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How to Take a Rose Stem Cutting A clean, healthy stem cutting can form the basis of a brand-new rosebush.
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Kelly Manning,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
The sale event includes massive markdowns on brand-new travel styles and accessories from Samsonite, Puma, Tumi, Vuori, and more.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
There's a place in Miami called Pier 23, a brand-new spot.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Construction in Logan Square began in the spring of 2024 and included building brand-new traffic patterns around the square.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Kelly Manning,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
The sale event includes massive markdowns on brand-new travel styles and accessories from Samsonite, Puma, Tumi, Vuori, and more.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
There's a place in Miami called Pier 23, a brand-new spot.
—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Construction in Logan Square began in the spring of 2024 and included building brand-new traffic patterns around the square.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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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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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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In their quest for the best produce, the trio searched around each location for the best butchers and bakeries to acquire fresh meat and bread each day.
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Rework the line, reschedule the plan, or return to an old idea with fresher eyes.
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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