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as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
a pristine forest that has never been subjected to logging or development
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as in immaculate
free from dirt or stain
one doesn't dare spill anything on his car's pristine upholstery
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Recent Examples of pristine
Thanks to the island's forward-thinking sustainability practices and its safe distance outside of the main hurricane belt, Bonaire boasts some of the world's most pristine reefs, teeming with life and color.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and an endangered lizard, the Komodo dragon.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Nowadays, the quality is noticeably pristine, further pointing toward a growth in resources that comes after years on air.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
Indiana controlled the famous Rose Bowl turf, which stayed pristine despite nearly 24 hours of steady rain before kickoff.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and an endangered lizard, the Komodo dragon.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Nowadays, the quality is noticeably pristine, further pointing toward a growth in resources that comes after years on air.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
Indiana controlled the famous Rose Bowl turf, which stayed pristine despite nearly 24 hours of steady rain before kickoff.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Inland, the immaculate padel and tennis courts are always alive with the thwack of fierce competition.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cast, including Emmy winners Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa, is immaculate and magnetic.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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From Katrina To The Caribbean One of Sesame Solar’s earliest proving grounds came after Hurricane Maria, when a mobile nanogrid was deployed to power a remote health clinic in Dominica, supporting medical equipment, refrigeration, clean water, and communications within hours of arrival.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The interior compartments have a wipe-clean lining, so leaking or spilled products are no problem.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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In those cases, most of what borrowers send to their credit card companies gets swallowed up by interest charges, leaving the actual debt largely untouched.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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East Caicos, one of the largest uninhabited islands in the Caribbean, felt untouched.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The yarn is a recycled alternative to virgin polyester and was developed in collaboration with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Drizzle each burrata generously with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and Maldon sea salt.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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