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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
Without stretching their budget, travelers can enjoy 22 miles of pristine coastline or cross the bridge to hop on a shuttle with Explore Jax Core Tours, where the city’s history, culture, and future unfold through vivid storytelling and physical representation.
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Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Its 48 breathtaking islands boast incredible history, pristine water, and even underwater wineries.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Dijon has been changing mainstream music from the shadows, encouraging folk and pop stars in his orbit to embrace weedier, less pristine sound and vocal performances.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Throughout our test week, the crew lapped pristine groomers and fun, empty terrain parks, too.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
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Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Its 48 breathtaking islands boast incredible history, pristine water, and even underwater wineries.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Dijon has been changing mainstream music from the shadows, encouraging folk and pop stars in his orbit to embrace weedier, less pristine sound and vocal performances.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Throughout our test week, the crew lapped pristine groomers and fun, empty terrain parks, too.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Many reviewers credited the beach’s immaculate facilities and amenities— including bathrooms, charcoal grills, tables, and picnic pavilions—for making their visits true trips to paradise.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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But with Mayfield playing immaculate hero ball, those issues are less important than the fact that Tampa’s young (and now injured) secondary is exactly the type of game the Lions prefer to hunt.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The streamer has announced a series order for A Different World, a fresh sequel to the beloved 1990s sitcom that helped define a generation of Black television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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How to Get Around Metro Rio’s metro is fast, clean, and air-conditioned, with stops in Ipanema and Copacabana.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps, curled inside the turbulent virginal atmosphere, Helm dreams of being a storm, has a prophetic vision of destruction, feels a natural calling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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Then, on the pivotal play of the game, Becht ran untouched for nine yards on a great play call by coach Matt Campbell to ice the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two plays later, the quarterback scored untouched from 7 yards out to put his team on top 7-0.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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Polyester, derived from fossil fuels, typically virgin, is essentially another form of plastic.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Research shows that extra virgin olive oil is much more stable than refined oils and forms fewer polar compounds when heated.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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