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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recently made and never used before a brand-new disk still in its original packaging

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Recent Examples of brand-new Written for the screen and directed by Nolan, The Odyssey is the first film to be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, using brand-new technology. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The route follows familiar roads from Pau, through Lourdes and then the one-two punch of the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet before heading into a national park for a brand-new finish at Gavarnie-Gèdre. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Singer Leon Thomas shows off his brand-new Vanguard Award at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Celebration on June 25 in Los Angeles. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 But there are some incredible deals hiding online—and some even include brand-new items. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand-new

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But environmentalists say this pristine location has already been threatened by the arrival of bulldozers along the beach, presumably to begin work on the project.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Tucked in the mountains of North Georgia this pristine Rabun County lake, only two hours from Atlanta, is a favorite in the region.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of pristine

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But with many of the bosses atop those agencies exiting, a new concern over what that may mean is starting.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
That waterway has taken on new significance since the start of the war, as Saudi Arabia now diverts millions of barrels of crude there to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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