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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
The island nation, renowned for its pristine national parks and incredible walking trails, will make overseas travelers pay to see high-traffic sites, such as the Milford Track and Mount Cook, as reported by Bloomberg.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
After removing the band, my baby hairs were pristine, and my hairstyle boasted a pretty and polished appearance.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 31 July 2025
Practically since its inception, the project has faced fierce opposition from local officials in the resort town, who cite concerns that beachgoers would lose a pristine ocean view if the turbines were visible from shore.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
After removing the band, my baby hairs were pristine, and my hairstyle boasted a pretty and polished appearance.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 31 July 2025
Practically since its inception, the project has faced fierce opposition from local officials in the resort town, who cite concerns that beachgoers would lose a pristine ocean view if the turbines were visible from shore.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2025
Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
Adjective
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The difficulty of completing an immaculate inning — striking out all three batters in a frame on the minimum nine pitches — is highlighted by how few pitchers have pulled off the feat.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Book a tee time at one of four immaculate championship courses in Calabash: Brunswick Golf Club, Crow Creek, Meadowlands Golf Club, and The Pearl Golf Links.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Don’t forget that there’s more to the Core Collection than the two new styles and three fresh colorways.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Aug. 2025
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Edelstein will direct the fresh take, which was commissioned by the Globe and adapted by veteran playwright and screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, whose long list of feature film credits includes Secretary, Men, Women & Children, The Girl on the Train, Chloe and Snow White.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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While his team is still able to collect vital patient samples, they’ve been left untouched in a freezer.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Metropolitan Transit Committee in May selected a transit plan that would expand train lines across the county but leave most of east Charlotte untouched.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The resulting material closely resembles virgin plastic and can be recycled multiple times without significant degradation.—
Alexander Kwapis,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The pals stayed at the Nobu Residences, spent time at both the location's Cortez Pool — where Hudgens enjoyed frozen virgin daiquiris and Caliwater at a swim-up bar — and also got to hang at a private cabana for the occasion.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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