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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
Gundam Rogue Orbit is an action game set in a brand-new Gundam Universe.
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George Yang, Space.com, 15 June 2026
The Hunt for Gollum, and will play a brand-new character for the Lord of the Rings franchise.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
This happens with brand-new models sometimes.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Released June 12, the 13-track album follows the Grammy winner’s SOUR and GUTS, marking a brand-new chapter in Rodrigo’s hopeless-romantic songwriting journey.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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George Yang, Space.com, 15 June 2026
The Hunt for Gollum, and will play a brand-new character for the Lord of the Rings franchise.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
This happens with brand-new models sometimes.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Released June 12, the 13-track album follows the Grammy winner’s SOUR and GUTS, marking a brand-new chapter in Rodrigo’s hopeless-romantic songwriting journey.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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Weeds had overrun our once pristine garden beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Certified in 2007 as the world’s first Dark Sky Park, this remote Utah monument pairs pristine skies with natural stone arches that make striking foregrounds for night photography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Ferrari opted for a three-stop race to give Hamilton fresher tires on a track that is known to be hard on rubber, especially with track temperatures at 50 Celsius (122 F).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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