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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
Oreo’s brand-new Thanksgiving Dinner Inspired Cookies are fudge-coated and infused with a range of festive flavors.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The Air Jordan 1 will take a page from the Air Jordan 3 for a brand-new colorway coming this holiday season.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
In addition to new pastries — plus a Hello Kitty collaboration, a Starbucks Reserve holiday menu featuring a holiday espresso martini flight and brand-new holiday cup designs — Starbucks also announced the drop of seasonal merchandise.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
From centuries-old pocket watches and table clocks to brand-new limited editions, the sale underscores the technical innovation of Breuget and his modern successors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The Air Jordan 1 will take a page from the Air Jordan 3 for a brand-new colorway coming this holiday season.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
In addition to new pastries — plus a Hello Kitty collaboration, a Starbucks Reserve holiday menu featuring a holiday espresso martini flight and brand-new holiday cup designs — Starbucks also announced the drop of seasonal merchandise.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
From centuries-old pocket watches and table clocks to brand-new limited editions, the sale underscores the technical innovation of Breuget and his modern successors.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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Today’s lifestyle shows instead hinge on a pristine, editorialized look—as seen on Open Door as well as on real-estate series such as Selling Sunset and HGTV’s home-improvement franchises.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Pop culture can even play a powerful role in shaping the nation’s perception of higher education–Hollywood still leaning heavily on images of pristine lawns, students in caps and gowns, and idealized lecture halls.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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While earning a master's degree in exercise and coaching science at University College Dublin, she was introduced to CrossFit and discovered a new kind of challenge with its emphasis on versatility and constant adaptation.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The streamer has announced a series order for A Different World, a fresh sequel to the beloved 1990s sitcom that helped define a generation of Black television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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