BRAND-NEW Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

brand-new

adjective

ˈbran(d)-ˈnü

Definition of brand-new

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 Seakan bought a brand-new 2003 Hyundai Sonata in September of 2003. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 How eBay’s pre-loved runway works Rather than debut a brand-new collection, eBay built the Endless Runway around designer pieces already in circulation. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Chris Harrison is ready to help another eligible Bachelor find love on his brand-new Fox Nation dating show, Chris Harrison’s The Vow — where he’ll be joined by two familiar Bachelor Nation faces. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Both events gave existing designer product the styling and presentation typically reserved for a brand-new collection. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand-new

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Their pristine state has preserved a chemical record largely untouched by melting or extreme heat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
So, scientists are getting a rather pristine crash site to analyze.

— Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Lane Kiffin’s new team at LSU couldn’t deny Trinidad Chambliss — the quarterback Kiffin helped transform into a star after recruiting him from a Division II program to Mississippi last year.

— Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of new

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Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days.

— Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

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