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 Drops that fell directly onto the target without sliding first (and therefore carried no charge) left the surface pristine after the same 3,000 impacts. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 And when the sun starts its nightly descent, grab an aperitivo at Terrazza Campari, perched just above the resort’s pristine sandy cove and crystal-blue waters. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 There are also the pristine stretches of sand around Cape Peninsula, a rocky mountain that juts into the sea, including a large colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach, the surfers’ paradise of Llandudno, and nudist-friendly Sandy Bay. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 The field is pristine with the Beavers practicing on nearby fields. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 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
Adjective
  • But with the newer franchises, the deepest wounds are still fresh, so unlike Kim Zolciak and Nene, opposing parties in those cities are having a harder time celebrating the sisterhood of it all.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Back then, Canales was a fresh-faced teenager who was seen as the future of Spanish football.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • His carefully coiffed side parting is as immaculate as his smile, something that distinguishes him from the rest of his party, whose members tend to grimace rather than grin.
    — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That said, the surfaces are immaculate with Englert, serving as both co-director and cinematographer, moving through the Dostoevskys’ decline with astonishing care.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
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  • The female figures of the Three Graces represent the literal gift of a woman giving her virginal body to a man as property bestowed upon a new owner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kris and Billy watch that one together in an intimate sleepover, sinking into the murky texture of a scene in which the virginal actor allowed a jerk to take off her clothes.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • Liu pointed to China’s 2025 Global AI Governance Action Plan, which calls for accelerating construction of clean power, next-generation networks, computing capacity and data centers.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the compounds that give lemon, pine, thyme, and lavender their scents aren’t produced by plants to make nature smell clean.
    — Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • The course was built on 650 untouched acres in 1997 by Richard Osbourne.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Two plays after the game resumed following a lightning delay in the first quarter, Pickett-Hicks went untouched through the line and raced for a 58-yard touchdown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of untouched
Adjective
  • Recycled fibers must compete against cheaper virgin materials.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Look for popcorn made from just a few simple ingredients, like organic popcorn, coconut or extra virgin olive oil, and salt.
    — Anthea Levi, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of virgin

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