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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
Snorkeling aside, stretching out on the pristine sands of Trunk Bay, considered one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, is a highlight of any visit to the island.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
From a sufficiently massive, sufficiently cold cloud of material, whether pristine or enriched, gravitational collapse will begin to occur.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
Its 127-year lineage was verified by the pristine ‘1899’ cork marking, incredibly still visible through the glass — bearing the identical, historical font of the Domaine itself.
—Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Restoration, in this case, means finding already pristine examples and bringing them back to working order using period-correct, authentic parts.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
From a sufficiently massive, sufficiently cold cloud of material, whether pristine or enriched, gravitational collapse will begin to occur.
—Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
Its 127-year lineage was verified by the pristine ‘1899’ cork marking, incredibly still visible through the glass — bearing the identical, historical font of the Domaine itself.
—Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Restoration, in this case, means finding already pristine examples and bringing them back to working order using period-correct, authentic parts.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
Adjective
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Its endless flow recycles a crystalline and immaculate sheet of waste.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are scenic halls, pagodas and pavilions; gardens of immaculate topiary; and tranquil water features, including ponds with koi carp.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In 2018, a series of Miami Herald stories about the plea deal prompted New York federal prosecutors to take a fresh look at the accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Shock Treatment Next week will also bring a fresh set of numbers from some of the biggest players in the European healthcare space, namely pharma giant AstraZeneca and Philips.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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What's more, its edge is precision-ground to deliver clean cuts on everything from paper and packages to paracord and fabrics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 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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Leave it untouched for 6 to 8 hours.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dover has a way of sneaking up on future homebuyers with its picturesque winding country roads and the stretches of untouched land.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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All sandwiches are served on focaccia with arugula, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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This nourishing moisturizer is formulated with hyaluronic acid, rosehip fruit oil, vitamin A, retinol, and organic extra virgin olive oil.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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