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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
Clad in three-piece tailoring, pristine shoes and often a jaunty hat, this group comprises the influencers, brand founders, buyers, and journalists that orbit the menswear market.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
India plans to build a major port, airport and town on pristine, remote Great Nicobar Island.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 19 June 2026
This was another brilliant day at the theater played on a pristine surface that has a life expectancy of another month or so.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Every pair of Le Specs sunglasses comes with a spring-close pouch and a microfiber cleaning cloth to keep your shades protected and pristine.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 19 June 2026
India plans to build a major port, airport and town on pristine, remote Great Nicobar Island.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 19 June 2026
This was another brilliant day at the theater played on a pristine surface that has a life expectancy of another month or so.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Every pair of Le Specs sunglasses comes with a spring-close pouch and a microfiber cleaning cloth to keep your shades protected and pristine.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
Adjective
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The Astros are the first team to throw two immaculate innings in the same game, as Luis Garcia strikes out the side on nine pitches in the 2nd, and Phil Maton repeats the feat in the 7th.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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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
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Each statue the perfect epitome of silent, mothering, virginal womanhood that Ireland had come to worship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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There will be significant clean-sheet hopes with him, too.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The filing describes the investment as illiquid and suitable only for people who can leave their money untouched for a long time.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Across affected economies, the pivot reflects necessity over choice, with coal's supply chain remaining untouched by the conflict.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The membrane performed just as well on lighter refinery streams, such as virgin naphtha.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Human-rights concerns span the entire polyester production chain, from crude oil extraction for virgin production to the collection of plastic waste for recycling.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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