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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
Similar to how van Gisbergen debuted on a brand-new NASCAR circuit, thereby negating some of the disadvantages that come with racing in a series for the first time, Magnussen will have the same opportunity at San Diego.
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Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Who corrects a brand-new guest in their home on how to pronounce their name?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The specialty meals are just the latest from McDonald's following the brand's March release of the Saja Boys Breakfast Meal, the HUNTR/X Meal and the brand-new Derpy McFlurry in collaboration with the Oscar-winning Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunters.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The 7-year-old firm behind the Tianlong 3, named Space Pioneer, said the rocket failed to reach orbit, an outcome not uncommon for brand-new launch vehicles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
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Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Who corrects a brand-new guest in their home on how to pronounce their name?
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 June 2026
The specialty meals are just the latest from McDonald's following the brand's March release of the Saja Boys Breakfast Meal, the HUNTR/X Meal and the brand-new Derpy McFlurry in collaboration with the Oscar-winning Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunters.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The 7-year-old firm behind the Tianlong 3, named Space Pioneer, said the rocket failed to reach orbit, an outcome not uncommon for brand-new launch vehicles.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
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Platja des Carbó, Mallorca A quieter, undeveloped stretch reached by a short coastal walk, Es Carbó offers pristine sands and uninterrupted horizons.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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This pristine marine wonderland is home to over 450 species of marine life, including the world-famous whale sharks, as well as 250 diverse coral species.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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That stands in contrast to the Nasdaq, which has already moved to fast-track SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index, leading to concerns that new retail investors could become the cash cow of exit liquidity for legacy SpaceX shareholders.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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With Fairfield High’s graduation set to be held Friday, community members started a petition calling for it to be moved to a new location.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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That collaboration extends to travelers too—hosting group dinners, film screenings, and community events on the farm that bring fresh energy to his hometown.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Wildland is always bustling, with patrons lining up for fresh pastries and coffee, as well as high-quality breakfast and lunch eats.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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