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
Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
For a colorful presentation, garnish with kumquats, currants, and fresh mint sprigs.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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
So the addition of tea tree oil and mint, which notably can relieve dryness and itch while improving overall scalp health, rounds out the formula to help deliver those hair-thickening results.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
For a colorful presentation, garnish with kumquats, currants, and fresh mint sprigs.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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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For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The land was once home to the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, and borders the pristine Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Long’s district.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Reversing their fortunes hasn’t been simple.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then came an almighty, barely believable surge spearheaded by Ngumoha, and if the VAR intervention was the slice of good fortune Forest needed, what happened next summed up everything about the power of those towards the top.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Okay, Kidman technically shared her latest Instagram post the day before Valentine's Day in honor of Galentine's Day, the friends-centric holiday coined by Parks & Recreations's Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) in season two of the NBC sitcom.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jackson coined a new acronym to get the players over the bump and focus on improving in 2026.—
Amber Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Located in the deepest layer of skin, stem cells are tasked with creating fresh, healthy skin cells when those that are old or damaged are ready for retirement.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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There’s no fixed lunch or dinner menu; the chef builds each day’s offerings around what’s freshest and in season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Taking care of the writer implicitly recognizes that the writer is more than a bundle of emotions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prince Harry held his daughter in the photo, who in turn held a bundle of red balloons.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During her first bombing, Ginny had run for shelter into a perfume shop, where the proprietress methodically moved each bottle from the streetfront vitrine into a neat line on the floor as the dust from the percussive bombs blotted out the sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Maybe there will be a rocket or a bomb and that waiting is stressful.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After the snow, temps are expected to jump to around 40 degrees in the afternoon — which could help melt some of the pile up from the monster blizzard.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Mint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mint. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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