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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
Norwegian Cruise Line is currently building a brand-new terminal due to open this cruise season that will be located adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport.
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Some, like Annoyance Theatre, have moved on to bigger spaces and sometimes brand-new buildings.
—Dana Kozlov, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
There's nothing like a brand-new hair cut to signify a new chapter or kickstart a new season, and Jessica Chastain just got a head start on spring with her fresh chop.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Apr. 2026
Pratt’s vivid palette is on full display in a brand-new 4K restoration approved by Jordan, which Arrow Video is releasing on 4K UHD May 11.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Some, like Annoyance Theatre, have moved on to bigger spaces and sometimes brand-new buildings.
—Dana Kozlov, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
There's nothing like a brand-new hair cut to signify a new chapter or kickstart a new season, and Jessica Chastain just got a head start on spring with her fresh chop.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Apr. 2026
Pratt’s vivid palette is on full display in a brand-new 4K restoration approved by Jordan, which Arrow Video is releasing on 4K UHD May 11.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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And while the pristine waves may be the initial draw, Schwab is most proud of the training program built into the 21-villa property.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even without the latest new-fangled gadgets, anglers are more technologically equipped than ever with things like GPS, electronic contour maps of lakes auto-steering trolling motors.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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McVay also said the decision to draft Simpson does not impact contract negotiations with Stafford as the Rams look to give him a new deal ahead of next season.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their first January at home in 11 years, were intent on rebuilding their defense.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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