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adjective

Definition of virginnext
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as in virginal
never having had sexual relations encouraged the virgin youths to remain chaste

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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state the state's only remaining virgin forest

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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable

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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation a vast expanse of virgin territory

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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller

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virgin

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noun

ˈvər-jən How to pronounce virgin (audio)
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers

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Recent Examples of virgin
Adjective
Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Made with a simple combination of authentic Greek ingredients including Greek vodka, extra virgin olive oil, and a custom Afrala sea salt solution, the cocktail highlights quality and authenticity. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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The former football player explained that his religious upbringing and internal struggle with his sexuality both contributed to his decision to remain a virgin. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 The 40-year-old housing virgin First-time homebuyers are historically younger, although the typical age of first-time buyers climbed to an all-time high of 40, according to a National Association of Realtors report released in November 2025. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virgin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
  1. virginal
  2. pristine
  3. pure
  4. uninhabited
  5. maiden
  6. novice
  7. unmarried
  8. fresh
Adjective
  • Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Definition of virginal
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  • The 2026 All-Star is lauded for his pristine command across 14 MLB seasons.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • The top is pristine and has abstract gold buttons that look like they could be taken straight from a Donna Karan runway.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of pristine
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  • This butternut squash pasta is pure comfort, with roasted squash, garlic, and shallots blended into a creamy, smooth sauce.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • Minions & Monsters kept its familiar chaos intact, but its turn toward sentiment may have left behind some of the pure silliness that built its core audience at home.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pure
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  • Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There's also casual Italian fare at Bottega; castaway lunches at Drift, set on the uninhabited island of Jehunuhura; and Scoops for smoothies and free ice-cream cones.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Definition of uninhabited
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  • The post also confirmed that China plans to reuse the maiden flight’s booster in another flight later this year.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
  • The nation has recovered a rocket during an orbital launch for the first time ever, pulling off the feat during the Long March 10B's maiden liftoff on Friday (July 10).
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of maiden
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  • The same barbell that feels nearly impossible for a novice to pick up might be a cinch for an experienced lifter.
    — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 6 July 2026
  • For novice growers, Barthel likes to emphasize that cannabis is hardy and fast-growing like a weed.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • To claim Head of Household (HOH), the taxpayer generally must be unmarried (single, legally separated, divorced, or widowed) or be considered unmarried, pay more than half the cost of maintaining the home, and have a qualifying person.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • While church policies emphasized that unmarried women had the right to keep their children and the children had a right to remain with their mothers, staff often ignored this guidance and worked closely with adoption agencies, researchers found.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Definition of unmarried
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  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of fresh

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