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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
The lights are back on at the Muppet Theatre, and Kermit the Frog is ready to wrangle Miss Piggy and the rest of his unruly ensemble for a brand-new special.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The biggest prize for the 2027 Teacher of the Year, however, is a brand-new car donated by Kendall Toyota and South Florida Educational Credit Union.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The suspects reportedly fled in a brand-new BMW 4 Series and a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupé, two high-end vehicles that lacked identifiable license plates.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For a limited time, McDonald’s will have an all-new Hot Honey Sauce Dip Cup, as well as four brand-new menu items to choose from.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The biggest prize for the 2027 Teacher of the Year, however, is a brand-new car donated by Kendall Toyota and South Florida Educational Credit Union.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The suspects reportedly fled in a brand-new BMW 4 Series and a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coupé, two high-end vehicles that lacked identifiable license plates.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
For a limited time, McDonald’s will have an all-new Hot Honey Sauce Dip Cup, as well as four brand-new menu items to choose from.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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Essentially inaccessible by road until the 1980s, the area is distinguished by its rich Caribbean culture and pristine biodiversity.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are no such worries about The Secret Agent, a Brazilian movie that boasts pristine anti-fascist bona fides.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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See video … LISTEN Tune in for a breakdown of new polling showing voters uneasy with aggressive ICE tactics and that the White House is not focused enough on inflation and affordability.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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But his new-Dior vibe this year felt fresh and unexpectedly cool—a more casual approach to awards season dressing, though still refined.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Renowned for its chocolate, fresh Alpine air, and stunning natural beauty, Switzerland simply does things well—but at a cost.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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