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 This deep markdown brings home premium auto-emptying and self-washing floor robots, giving busy families, apartment dwellers, and pet owners an easy way to maintain pristine floors daily. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 Some of these islands are known for their cultural heritage and traditions, others for their pristine ecological landscapes and wildlife, and others still for their gin-clear waters. — Veronica Lopez, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Walking past the outdoor pool and past the back gate, guests see a pristine part of Miami Beach. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 Ohio's credit rating is pristine, but there are some weak spots. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 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 sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of fresh
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  • And his fit with what the Celtics love to do, which is shoot 3-pointers, is an immaculate one.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • One thing Princess Diana was never without was an immaculate French manicure.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 July 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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  • Marble fireplaces and bespoke timber joinery soften a palette of black, white and brushed brass, while parquet floors bring warmth beneath the clean geometry.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • In a paper published this month in PLOS One, Alaei and her colleagues propose an alternative - employing a suite of superworms, a kind of hefty beetle larva that can capably pick a variety of animal skeletons clean.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • The forces actually driving the decline are untouched by a line on a map.
    — Shannon Welch, Oc Register, 12 July 2026
  • Argentina went to the backs and Delguy threw a long pass to the fullback who crossed untouched.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of untouched
Adjective
  • Compared to methods like shredding, this allows recycled fibers to perform like virgin materials.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Achieving and verifying high-purity output from secondary feedstocks, rather than virgin mined ore, is a technically demanding problem that has limited the domestic recycling sector for years.
    — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Definition of virgin

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