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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
Now imagine that mindset applied to a brand-new franchise.
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Robsky watched the game from her brand-new couch, that may end up being free after this weekend.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
That means no extra tools, no anchors, and no stress about making mistakes on your brand-new walls.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The incentive program offers a brand-new airline $250,000 just for showing up.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Robsky watched the game from her brand-new couch, that may end up being free after this weekend.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
That means no extra tools, no anchors, and no stress about making mistakes on your brand-new walls.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The incentive program offers a brand-new airline $250,000 just for showing up.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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Hikes to your overnight at San Pedrillo Station are longer and slower, and you’ll be rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime immersion in the pristine jungle.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Early’s dazzling season debut was nearly pristine.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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