brand-new
adjective
ˈbran(d)-ˈnü 
-ˈnyü
: conspicuously new and unused
also
: recently introduced
a brand-new executive officer
Examples of brand-new in a Sentence
his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new
a brand-new disk still in its original packaging
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The key is to bring original thought and spins to familiar things while bringing brand-new stories to the table.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The nominees in all 24 Academy Award categories—including the brand-new best casting category—were revealed Thursday by actors Danielle Brooks (who was nominated for an Oscar herself in 2024) and Lewis Pullman at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills via livestream.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Suites have a more modern vibe than before, with neutral color palettes and brand-new mattresses and furniture.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Sources say the average price of a brand-new vehicle is more than $50,000, a record high.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
The nominees in all 24 Academy Award categories—including the brand-new best casting category—were revealed Thursday by actors Danielle Brooks (who was nominated for an Oscar herself in 2024) and Lewis Pullman at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills via livestream.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Suites have a more modern vibe than before, with neutral color palettes and brand-new mattresses and furniture.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Sources say the average price of a brand-new vehicle is more than $50,000, a record high.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brand-new
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brand-new. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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