like new

phrase

: in very good condition : like something that has recently been made
Once the jewelry has been cleaned, it'll be like new.

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Lee includes things like new benches, sidewalk and alley resurfacing, bollards, and alley aprons. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The showcase is where YouTube reveals new initiatives for its creator community, giving attendees a sneak peek at what the video platform has been cooking up in its Skunk Works, like new AI video editing tools. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Many leaders respond by treating agents like new team members and assuming ownership will settle naturally around them. — Jay Singh, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 When Jenn tells her that Vicki just doesn’t like new girls, Carmella hits her with a nuke by saying that Vicki is new this year too. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like new

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“Like new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20new. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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