as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
a mint baseball card that should be worth a lot to a collector
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as in fortune
a very large amount of money
she made a mint when the real estate market was hot
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Recent Examples of mint
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 June 2025
The Oscars’ voting body is growing again with a glittering list of new recruits that includes pop superstar Ariana Grande, newly minted Oscar-winner Kieran Culkin and late-night veterans — and past Oscar hosts — Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O’Brien.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
This scrub-like formula combines ingredients such as coconut, mint, tea tree leaf oil extract, and microcrystalline cellulose, a physical exfoliant.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
The biggest driver of their wealth has been rising real estate values—a long-term upward trend that is minting new millionaires globally, says the report.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 June 2025
The Oscars’ voting body is growing again with a glittering list of new recruits that includes pop superstar Ariana Grande, newly minted Oscar-winner Kieran Culkin and late-night veterans — and past Oscar hosts — Jimmy Kimmel and Conan O’Brien.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Verb
Steep fresh herbs like mint, lemon balm, or chamomile for a relaxing tea, or whip up a soft herb butter with parsley, chives, and thyme to spread on warm bread.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
This scrub-like formula combines ingredients such as coconut, mint, tea tree leaf oil extract, and microcrystalline cellulose, a physical exfoliant.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mint
Adjective
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Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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Yes, from my forehead to my neck, my skin is pristine: even and smooth, and glows like no other, I’m told.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Over the decades, thousands of treasure hunters have ventured into the rugged canyons—some even losing their lives—in pursuit of the fabled fortune.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The team will hope its fortunes on the track can improve, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The term — coined by Andrej Karpathy, former AI lead at Tesla and cofounder of OpenAI — describes writing with AI by simply speaking ideas.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The name was coined by Dinh Ho Anh, a researcher from Khoa of Viettel Cyber Security, who developed the exploit.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, both parties are stepping up their efforts to win control of state legislatures across the country, shining a fresh light on races that have long been considered sleepy affairs.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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Breakfast was filled with delicious homemade pastries, fresh fruit, and eggs prepared any style, all while watching hippos and elephants in the valley below.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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The bristle-like appearance is created by bundles of trichomes, or small, hair-like appendages.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Xfinity bundles can include internet, TV, streaming, mobile, home phone and home security.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At the launch party for the new tattoo studio Dainty, La Virgen de Guadalupe candles — clear vessels stamped with the image of the Virgin Mary — burned along the walls.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Such a move would stamp Trump's legacy on the site, in a move that could long outlast his presidency, while providing a substantially larger indoor venue for hosting major events that the White House currently enjoys.—
James Bickerton
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Analysts believe the delivery included B61-12 thermonuclear bombs, a modernized tactical weapon with variable yield and precision guidance.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Thailand hit several locations in Cambodia with drones, tank fire, cluster and aerial bombs early Sunday morning local time, a spokesperson for Cambodia’s defense ministry told reporters.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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Shinola hotel, music venue replaces CSX building Across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a pile of dirt represents an exciting new life coming to the east end of Georgia Street.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
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“Mint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mint. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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