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as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
a pristine forest that has never been subjected to logging or development
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as in immaculate
free from dirt or stain
one doesn't dare spill anything on his car's pristine upholstery
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Recent Examples of pristine
Lenox, Massachusetts A mix of idyllic villages and pristine nature with a thriving art scene thrown in for good measure, The Berkshires region is dotted with lakes, mountains, and crimson and butterscotch leaves that tinge the autumn terrain.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Versoix offers both privacy and easy access to Geneva’s international institutions, finance hubs, and cultural landmarks, and, sitting on the right bank of Lake Geneva, the estate has sweeping views over the pristine waters.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Just keep imploring the AI until the code becomes pristine.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Consider the absurdity of carving a single oozing arancini into three or four pieces, doling out two measly salad leaves each to a foursome, or hacking a pristine fish fillet into chum for five.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Versoix offers both privacy and easy access to Geneva’s international institutions, finance hubs, and cultural landmarks, and, sitting on the right bank of Lake Geneva, the estate has sweeping views over the pristine waters.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Just keep imploring the AI until the code becomes pristine.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Consider the absurdity of carving a single oozing arancini into three or four pieces, doling out two measly salad leaves each to a foursome, or hacking a pristine fish fillet into chum for five.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Our field was immaculate and our team always looked great; first-class uniforms.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber's fit with the Philadelphia Phillies is immaculate, but 29 other teams will get the chance to bid on him this winter anyway.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Things like fresh-to-order omelets, shrimp and grits, and acai bowls have all been on the menu and really set the bar high for hotel breakfast.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to unveil a fresh curation of linens and decor for Nordic Knots Home every season.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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Violet Affleck, the 19-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, took the stage at the United Nations this week, calling for urgent action on clean air, pandemic protections, and broader social justice issues.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Think of it as a once-in-a-while deep clean—a wash day treat for your hair health.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Butrich knows that nowhere can stay untouched forever and sees an opportunity in surfing tourism — especially for remote areas that have plenty of good waves.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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Henry shot right up the gut on a draw, bursting through the hole untouched and then easily leaving the Rams’ defense in the dust.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Aepnus’s process doesn’t replace virgin mining.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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Innovations In Chemical And Physical Recycling Chemical Recycling is a relatively new technology designed to convert material waste at a molecular level to produce virgin-quality raw materials.—
Han Hendriks,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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