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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
Fans eagerly awaiting the opening of Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park can take the excitement up a notch with the reveal of brand-new merchandise.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Starting on Tuesday, March 11, the bakery chain is selling four brand-new doughnuts in honor of St. Paddy’s and handing out some freebies, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Relax in style on your brand-new sectional or chairs and update your vibe with oriental rugs or more modern rug options.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The quartet had originally been slated to fly on a brand-new Crew Dragon being built by SpaceX for the mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Starting on Tuesday, March 11, the bakery chain is selling four brand-new doughnuts in honor of St. Paddy’s and handing out some freebies, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Relax in style on your brand-new sectional or chairs and update your vibe with oriental rugs or more modern rug options.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The quartet had originally been slated to fly on a brand-new Crew Dragon being built by SpaceX for the mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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This is a battle of the league's best and worst three-point shooting teams, as Orlando has hit just 30.9 percent of its triples, the worst mark in the NBA, while Cleveland is shooting a pristine 39.0 percent from three in 2024-25, the league's tidiest rate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Hay Island, a pristine 18-acre piece of land that is hidden near Long Island Sound, has listed for $35 million.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many of the lingerie-centric stage costumes worn by Carpenter have been custom collaborations with Victoria’s Secret, including new looks that debuted on March 5 with the kickoff of the tour’s European leg in Dublin.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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Keep the following pointers in mind to ensure your cheese experience is the crème de la crème: Think fresh.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The first film was good, better than its 43% critic score indicated back in 2018, but now both its critic and audience score have improved since the original, a fresh 63% and a 79% respectively.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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