as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
a mint baseball card that should be worth a lot to a collector
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as in fortune
a very large amount of money
she made a mint when the real estate market was hot
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Recent Examples of mint
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Indiana would be one of seven states to mint such an agreement, the terms of which aren't entirely clear.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Give oregano, mint, and other fast-growing herbs a haircut.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
At its heart is a housemade falafel patty — vibrantly green and packed with fresh herbs including mint, cilantro and parsley — hand-formed, chilled to set, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
Those critics told The Washington Post the administration could try to mint the coin without their approval but that the effort could face legal challenges.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Indiana would be one of seven states to mint such an agreement, the terms of which aren't entirely clear.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mint
Adjective
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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
Noun
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One reason for Oceanside’s good fortune is Measure X, a temporary half-cent sales tax that provides millions of dollars annually for public safety, homeless assistance and other high-priority services.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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His main opponent, Samvel Karapetyan, is a billionaire who made his fortune in Russia and is under house arrest, accused of advocating for the government’s overthrow.—
Avet Demourian,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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With its name coined in 1997 by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Manhattanhenge is beloved by skywatchers across the city.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Joseph Nye, the Harvard scholar who coined the term, defined it precisely: the ability to influence others through attraction rather than coercion or payment.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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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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The bundle of 10,000 sodium atoms, about the size of a modern transistor gate, is an order of magnitude larger than previous records, but still significantly smaller than Erwin Schrödinger’s pet cat.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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This bundle is, naturally, now headlined by TOBS.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
Verb
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After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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This was done using Sterile Fly Technique, which involves breeding millions of male flies in specialized facilities, sterilizing them with gamma radiation, then dropping them from the air like bombs.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Recent years have seen several high-profile bomb and other attacks in Moscow linked to Russia's ongoing invasion of neighboring Ukraine, which began in February 2022.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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If some, over that last 78 years, were able to look away before, where can one look now when rubble piles up in every direction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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America’s emergency pile of crude, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, is rapidly heading toward the lowest level since the early 1980s.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Mint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mint. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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