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
Molly Higgins, Wired News, 23 Jan. 2026
Every year, humanity mints a new generation of moviegoers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Without clear safeguards, issuers who can mint their own collateralized digital money gain wide latitude for risk-taking, raising concerns that unchecked lending practices could fuel a new wave of financial instability.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Rebalance Dream Sleep Mints (Melatonin-Free; 31-Pack) for $46: These melatonin-free mints are designed to slowly dissolve, with natural sleep-inducing ingredients like L-theanine, L-tryptophan, GABA, and slow-release Reishi mushroom.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 23 Jan. 2026
Every year, humanity mints a new generation of moviegoers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Plus, the process could help the Democrats mint new national politicians out of mayors.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Without clear safeguards, issuers who can mint their own collateralized digital money gain wide latitude for risk-taking, raising concerns that unchecked lending practices could fuel a new wave of financial instability.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mint
Adjective
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Essentially inaccessible by road until the 1980s, the area is distinguished by its rich Caribbean culture and pristine biodiversity.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are no such worries about The Secret Agent, a Brazilian movie that boasts pristine anti-fascist bona fides.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Team Owners The 84-year-old Kraft made his first fortune in the paper and packaging industry before buying the Patriots.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even so, the island drew outsiders seeking to save souls or make their fortune.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their friendship has even inspired fans to coin their names as a term of endearment.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Adversity, as the writer who coined the phrase argues, gives texture to life.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But his new-Dior vibe this year felt fresh and unexpectedly cool—a more casual approach to awards season dressing, though still refined.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Renowned for its chocolate, fresh Alpine air, and stunning natural beauty, Switzerland simply does things well—but at a cost.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Three-day pass bundles normally range from $68 to $299 but were being sold 15% off for a limited time.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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When cable was at the height of its powers in 2010, approximately 105 million Americans bought into the bundle.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Treasury Department is preparing to stamp the president's face on a $1 coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recent changes mean the Postal Service may not stamp mail until several days after it is received.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For decades the capital had worked like a slowly exploding atom bomb, inhaling poor Filipinos from the provinces and spitting them into distant suburbs, transforming rural barangays into slums of concrete and zinc.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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These are the investors most likely to make a big move when a tape bomb hits.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Joe subtly smiled, like a Western Pennsylvania dad after his kid just lowered his shoulder and pushed the pile forward into the end zone.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mozilla’s cash pile is dwarfed by OpenAI, which has raised more than $60 billion from investors across the globe, and its rival Anthropic, which has raised more than $30 billion, according to PitchBook.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Mint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mint. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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