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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
For example, mint helps repel slugs; thyme improves the flavor of lettuce and repels aphids.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
These short square tips feature a milky nude base and a mint French tip.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
For example, mint helps repel slugs; thyme improves the flavor of lettuce and repels aphids.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The sand is usually pristine, finding a spot is often easier, and relaxation is virtually guaranteed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Noun
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And while there's never a shortage of warm-weather outfit inspiration, your summer wardrobe doesn't have to cost a fortune — especially thanks to HSN's Memorial Day sale.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Things would have to fall pretty precisely for the event to occur, but both clubs will have been made well aware of the potential for a one-off, winner-takes-all game to decide their European fortunes next season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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To coin a phrase, the rising cost of hydrocarbons floods all boats.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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To coin a phrase, some are born super-powered, some become super-powered and some have superpowers thrust upon them, and in every case this comes with a serving of tragedy and trauma, for heroes and villains alike.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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As such, fresh talks will be needed to resolve his future.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Trapped and cut off from any outside help, Sylvie is forced to follow the terrorist’s instructions, her every move watched, and with no choice but to deliver the ticking bomb to its target — the Royal Albert Hall.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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The bomber leg also includes nuclear gravity bombs such as the B61 family.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Noun
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But tech bros with piles of cash who don’t care for horsepower, torque and lap times, but understand the gravitational pull of the Ferrari brand, and want to access it in a way that aligns with their preferences.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Ava doesn’t uncover hidden truths so much as reorganize people’s anxieties into neat little piles.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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“Mint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mint. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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