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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
Sade’s debut is a pristine work of professional studio craft just like all their subsequent releases, but Diamond Life was made by a working class band that had spent years gigging in the clubs of London.
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Al Shipley,
SPIN,
30 June 2026
This deep price cut gives you weather-resistant outdoor acoustics, allowing travelers, hikers, and casual listeners to honor their playlist, with pristine audio profiles anywhere.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
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Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
But even if his off-court record were pristine, this is brutal work.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pristine
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
30 June 2026
This deep price cut gives you weather-resistant outdoor acoustics, allowing travelers, hikers, and casual listeners to honor their playlist, with pristine audio profiles anywhere.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
But even if his off-court record were pristine, this is brutal work.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pristine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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In their quest for the best produce, the trio searched around each location for the best butchers and bakeries to acquire fresh meat and bread each day.
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Rework the line, reschedule the plan, or return to an old idea with fresher eyes.
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Conditioning is ever immaculate and the greens run fair and true.
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This season, the vibes remained immaculate.
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Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.
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Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.
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The design is open and clean, with a deliberate choice to draw the surrounding scenery deep into the interior of the home.
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Plus, minimal prep means less clean-up and more time to relax and actually enjoy your food.
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All year, the coastline is a unique, peaceful, and untouched place, thanks to its state park status (no one’s rolling a cooler and beach umbrella onto these rocks).
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The preferred option is to leave remains untouched and in place, said veteran South Florida archaeologist Bob Carr, who has handled numerous significant excavations in the region.
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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.
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In reaching their first World Cup (which expanded from 32 to 48 participating nations this year), Curaçao has been able to showcase its colorful culture, touristic offerings and sporting potential to a largely virgin audience.
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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