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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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How to Take a Rose Stem Cutting A clean, healthy stem cutting can form the basis of a brand-new rosebush.
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Kelly Manning,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
The sale event includes massive markdowns on brand-new travel styles and accessories from Samsonite, Puma, Tumi, Vuori, and more.
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Julia Morlino,
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22 June 2026
There's a place in Miami called Pier 23, a brand-new spot.
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22 June 2026
Construction in Logan Square began in the spring of 2024 and included building brand-new traffic patterns around the square.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
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Kelly Manning,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
The sale event includes massive markdowns on brand-new travel styles and accessories from Samsonite, Puma, Tumi, Vuori, and more.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
There's a place in Miami called Pier 23, a brand-new spot.
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Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Construction in Logan Square began in the spring of 2024 and included building brand-new traffic patterns around the square.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo.
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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