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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
Venus Williams attended Lacoste’s spring 2026 fashion show on Sunday, bringing tenniscore to Paris Fashion Week and debuting a brand-new look.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Refreshing your decor every season with brand-new pieces isn’t always realistic—or budget-friendly.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The two were on the plant's brand-new data science team, working on applying high-tech concepts to the nuclear industry.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
There are big changes afoot in Paris, with 10 labels debuting creative visions courtesy of brand-new designers.
—Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Refreshing your decor every season with brand-new pieces isn’t always realistic—or budget-friendly.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The two were on the plant's brand-new data science team, working on applying high-tech concepts to the nuclear industry.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
There are big changes afoot in Paris, with 10 labels debuting creative visions courtesy of brand-new designers.
—Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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Environmental group Sierra Club said development in the region would harm pristine landscapes that support tribes and wildlife.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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With 12 knives that slice, chop, and dice with minimal effort (and a sharpening blade to keep their edges pristine), whipping up more elaborate meals is a bit easier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The divisions included endurance and sports race cars, supercars, flat track motorcycles, sprint cars, drift cars, vintage IndyCars, NASCAR, ASF Cup cars (American Speed Festival) and a new group called LROC (Ladies Race of Champions).—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Newcastle were short of midfield cover and Ramsey, with his dynamism, athleticism and positive attacking mindset, gives them a fresh option.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Kidman sported bangs with a fresh new wavy cut for the SS26 Chanel Runway Presentation for Paris Fashion Week.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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