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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a brand-new disk still in its original packaging
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Recent Examples of brand-new
That’s similar to the process of creating pages for a brand-new Elder Scrolls game.
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Daniel Larlham, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
And finally, we’re joined by PJ Vogt for a brand-new segment called Group Chat Chat.
—Casey Newton Matt Collette, New York Times, 2 May 2025
David Duchovny acquired a landlocked 1950s abode in the gated Point Dume enclave of Malibu almost a decade ago and then proceeded to build a brand-new modern home in its stead.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
In her brand-new memoir Uptown Girl, the 71-year-old supermodel and entrepreneur got candid about her life and work, and recounted some of the highs and lows of her career across the past decades.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Larlham, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
And finally, we’re joined by PJ Vogt for a brand-new segment called Group Chat Chat.
—Casey Newton Matt Collette, New York Times, 2 May 2025
David Duchovny acquired a landlocked 1950s abode in the gated Point Dume enclave of Malibu almost a decade ago and then proceeded to build a brand-new modern home in its stead.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
In her brand-new memoir Uptown Girl, the 71-year-old supermodel and entrepreneur got candid about her life and work, and recounted some of the highs and lows of her career across the past decades.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
Adjective
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From rainy nights to pool parties, and even during balmy weddings, this setting spray keeps my makeup pristine.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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This is the second in a four-part journey exploring Peru’s dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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George and Amal were welcomed to Brignoles by the mayor, who shared a photo with the couple outside their new home in 2021.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Memories of the ambush on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were still fresh.—
David Moscrop,
Time,
8 May 2025
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But that’s the thrill of a great procedural — through sharp writing, direction, and casting, every new episode feels fresh, even if the basic structure remains the same.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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