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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the state's only remaining virgin forest
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable
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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation
a vast expanse of virgin territory
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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order
the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers
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Recent Examples of virgin
Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
However, the supply remains strained by geopolitical pressures, limited virgin-fiber availability and a growing stream of end-of-life composites.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
The maturation protocol reflects a cask combination of American virgin oak, ex-bourbon, Spanish Oloroso, PX, and Portuguese red wine casks, designed to add layered, nuanced complexity to a whisky peated at 54 PPM.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Several of the samples contained chemicals that PlastChem lists as hazardous, particularly in samples of raw, virgin and blended hair.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
However, the supply remains strained by geopolitical pressures, limited virgin-fiber availability and a growing stream of end-of-life composites.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Opt for extra virgin avocado oil whenever possible.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
The maturation protocol reflects a cask combination of American virgin oak, ex-bourbon, Spanish Oloroso, PX, and Portuguese red wine casks, designed to add layered, nuanced complexity to a whisky peated at 54 PPM.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
Adjective
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Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel is a slow read with an out-of-time atmosphere, really one of the most virginal and repressed romance stories of all time.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our idols were allowed to either be good girls—militantly wholesome and seemingly virginal—or train wrecks, unmoored and wild, and thus subjected to a litany of bullying and ridicule for their actions.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Built for real-world terrain Backyards are rarely flat, pristine test surfaces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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Such places are pristine and beautiful, though also frighteningly artificial, often masking a simmering violence.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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The shot was pure, skimming atop the grass to nestle inside the far post.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Plus, it’s made out of pure cedar.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mujahid claimed Pakistani strikes hit multiple civilian sites and uninhabited locations in Afghanistan’s Paktia and Paktika provinces, as well as other areas.—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mujahid claimed Pakistani strikes hit multiple civilian sites and uninhabited locations in Afghanistan's Paktia and Paktika provinces, as well as other areas.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All seven of Regent Seven Seas’ small luxury cruise ships, the newest of which is Seven Seas Prestige, whose maiden voyage is slated for the end of the year, carry between 496 and 850 guests.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk said SpaceX is pushing back even further the maiden launch of the company's next version of its gigantic and powerful Starship rocket.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The cake, which is similar to the classic pound, is easy for a novice baker to whip up.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even a relatively novice collector probably has an inkling that the Rolex Daytona, the Cartier Crash, or the Porsche 911 are highly valued, but what’s next?—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Young Jane fictionalized her adventurous (or desperate) aunt’s experience in early juvenilia, suggesting a precocious interest in the plight of the unmarried woman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many issues can arise in blended or non-traditional families because laws tend to favor nuclear, biological and marital relationships, and often exclude stepchildren and unmarried partners.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The best time to prune chaste tree is in late winter.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2025
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Chihiro and Hiruhiko were engaging in the sort of passionate but chaste dude-bro melodrama that takes place only in shōnen manga.—
Matt Alt,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgin. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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