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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
Located in the city’s Buckhead neighborhood, the brand-new residence has four and potentially more bedrooms.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
But traveling with brand-new kicks that need breaking in is a one-way ticket to aching feet, and no Instagram photo is worth that pain.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
The last stop on Friday's pilgrimage was a visit to Pope Leo's childhood home in Dolton, where a brand-new portrait of Pope Leo is hanging, courtesy of the Midwest Augustinians.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
One brand-new franchise debuts from over the border on Friday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
But traveling with brand-new kicks that need breaking in is a one-way ticket to aching feet, and no Instagram photo is worth that pain.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
The last stop on Friday's pilgrimage was a visit to Pope Leo's childhood home in Dolton, where a brand-new portrait of Pope Leo is hanging, courtesy of the Midwest Augustinians.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
One brand-new franchise debuts from over the border on Friday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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For the Iowa City Public Library, the largest in Iowa, the role of the distributor is but one step in a process to get a fresh book onto its shelves.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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