How to Use pristine in a Sentence

pristine

adjective
  • He was wearing a pristine white shirt.
  • My office is a mess but her office is always pristine.
  • The United States still has a pristine grade from Moody’s.
    Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023
  • But, a pristine timepiece from the brand dating back to 1914?
    Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
  • What's more, the balance sheets of most of the big techs are pristine, with lots of cash and little debt.
    Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 26 Apr. 2021
  • And the pristine Deam Wilderness Area is taking the brunt of the destruction.
    The Indianapolis Star, 5 Jan. 2024
  • But at the very top of the ridge, a grove of pristine, old-growth hemlocks grow straight and healthy out of the forest floor.
    Zoya Teirstein, Wired, 14 Aug. 2021
  • It’s not just the blush or tech crew that makes casting teams look pristine.
    Sean Collins, Dallas News, 22 Aug. 2021
  • Sealing the deal: the group’s pristine harmonizing on the song’s hook as the cypher came to an end.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2023
  • But on the inside, their aerie is a pristine backdrop for work and play.
    Ingrid Abramovitch, ELLE Decor, 17 Feb. 2021
  • This island nation is home to some of the most pristine beaches in the world.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
  • In 2004, when Falcón began to study them, the sites were pristine.
    Allison Keeley, The New Yorker, 12 July 2021
  • In the damp, muted air, the garden was pristine, at least until the next rain came.
    Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Tini, on the other hand, looked pristine in white and sheer gloves that sparkled.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2023
  • He was overwhelmed by the pristine beaches and by the openness of the music scene.
    Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2022
  • His white shirt with its spread collar was pristine and crisp.
    Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Suddenly, pristine footage of the planet fills the 16K x 16K screen.
    Mark Gray, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2023
  • So, at the very least, this looks and sounds utterly pristine.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Make no mistake: This isn’t a pristine white sand spot.
    Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
  • This set from Tuft & Needle looks crisp and pristine, but can keep you cool all night long.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
  • To keep it in pristine condition this bra should be hand-washed and air-dried.
    Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com, 5 Apr. 2022
  • Beyond the pristine beaches, there’s no shortage of new things to do in the Hamptons this year.
    Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2023
  • That meant the pristine J. Jill T-shirt style dress that started out at $12 was only $4 that day.
    Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The towel will look less than pleasant, but the slices will be pretty pristine.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Down came the boards, revealing sheets of pristine glass!
    James Lileks, Star Tribune, 29 Nov. 2020
  • Through research, Davies learned a lot of the rooms were unused and nearly pristine.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The setup includes a pair of chairs and an ottoman, with plump cushions that have removable covers to keep the set looking pristine.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • There’s no swanky reception desk, no concierge in pristine uniform, no formalities at all in fact.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
  • Well, take this as your sign to upgrade your loungewear selection with these pristine white pants with a thick elastic waistband and flattering wide-leg fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • First, any time spent on an airplane or extended train journey can wreak havoc on even the most pristine skin.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 June 2026

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