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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 annual event brings savings of up to 60% off brand-new finds from labels like Birkenstock, Barbour, Dior, Coach, Kiehl’s, Hoka, Charlotte Tilbury, and Tory Burch.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 June 2025
Her brand-new memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, just came out this month, and centers among other things her relationship with her mother, the novelist Erica Jong.
—Memoir Nation
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
Newsweek is about to take the next step in its dedicated daily coverage of sports betting with a brand-new weekly newsletter specifically for sports bettors.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Score rarely-discounted Birkenstock Arizona Sandals up to 45 percent off, or invest in a brand-new Samsonite luggage set while saving $220.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 June 2025
Her brand-new memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, just came out this month, and centers among other things her relationship with her mother, the novelist Erica Jong.
—Memoir Nation
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
Newsweek is about to take the next step in its dedicated daily coverage of sports betting with a brand-new weekly newsletter specifically for sports bettors.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Score rarely-discounted Birkenstock Arizona Sandals up to 45 percent off, or invest in a brand-new Samsonite luggage set while saving $220.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Advocates are particularly concerned about potential spills of aviation fuel and raw sewage into the pristine Everglades waterways.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Affectionately, the 35-year-old pop star is not known for setting or chasing trends, instead using fashion to tease new musical eras or evoke a sense of girl-next-door relatability.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Either way, your new bedding just might invoke dreams of France: All Sijo linen is sourced from Normandy, which has a centuries-old tradition of producing top-notch linen.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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This particular recipe, which adds sauteed shrimp, white wine and fresh tarragon to the mix, leans toward the simpler preparation.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Cream cheese provides a smooth creaminess, while walnuts bring in a toasty note that’s complimented by the bright lemon zest and fresh parsley.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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