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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
The Grammy-winning South African singer, 24, is set to make her Disney debut, lending her voice to the brand-new character, the Inflatable Flamingo, created exclusively for a version of the film to screen across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Next year, the theme park will be dropping a brand-new ride that’s already breaking world records.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Those dollars were spent under the brand-new turf.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 9 June 2026
That's why dandelions are all-stars at establishing brand-new plants across thin, weak lawns, open garden soil, and even cracks in the sidewalk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Next year, the theme park will be dropping a brand-new ride that’s already breaking world records.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Those dollars were spent under the brand-new turf.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 9 June 2026
That's why dandelions are all-stars at establishing brand-new plants across thin, weak lawns, open garden soil, and even cracks in the sidewalk.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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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Students at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill designed and 3D-printed a new version of the vuvuzela, the loud plastic horn that became infamous during past international soccer tournaments.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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