pristine

adjective

ˈpri-ˌstēn How to pronounce pristine (audio)
Definition of pristinenext
1
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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2
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 These pristine epicenters of biodiversity are teeming with life, from thriving coral reefs to sharks and seabird colonies. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 But did Corey Seager’s injuries scare teams off his pristine postseason bona fides? — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 After all, they can be meticulously manicured to create a pristine and orderly look. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 Other wellness programs include weekly morning Vinyasa yoga and mat Pilates sessions on the wide lawn facing pristine Polo Beach. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pristine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
  1. fresh
  2. immaculate
  3. virginal
  4. clean
  5. untouched
  6. virgin
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  • The luxury resort has truly found its rhythm, fresh enough to still feel like a discovery, and sitting directly in the path of one of the most valuable luxury audiences to arrive in Las Vegas all year.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The isotope is used to initiate nuclear reactor startup and analyze fresh reactor fuel.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • Nothing of this reality is visible in the paintings themselves, whose facture is immaculate.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Welcome to Berkeley, where the vibes are immaculate, the views are world-class, and football enthusiasm has traditionally gone to die.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Definition of virginal
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  • Interiors are clean, simple, and respectful of the buildings' heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Store them in dedicated shoe bags Getting dirt and grime from your shoes on your clean clothes won’t end your trip early.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • This keeps the area sanitized and removes any mold or allergens that can become a problem if they’re left untouched.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Lawsuits from creditors left Cohn’s assets untouched because his houses, Rolls-Royce, plane, and yacht were leased or held in the name of shell companies.
    — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of untouched
Adjective
  • For the most part, that excludes animal fibers like leather and virgin cashmere.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Inspired by Toasted Coconut, on the other hand, incorporates some virgin oak casks into the mix.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of virgin

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