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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
Ocean Blue During the summer, calming shades of blue may as well be considered neutral given how frequently the color naturally appears in warm-weather activities—cloudless skies, pristine seas, blue-raspberry snow cones—not to mention how effortlessly blues pair with any look.
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Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 May 2025
From rainy nights to pool parties, and even during balmy weddings, this setting spray keeps my makeup pristine.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 1 May 2025
This is the second in a four-part journey exploring Peru’s dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Production of the street-legal iteration yielded 1,350 examples, and the one set to cross the auction block through Broad Arrow—consigned by the original owner—was specified for Italy and is pristine, with only 33 miles on it (at the time of cataloging).
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 May 2025
From rainy nights to pool parties, and even during balmy weddings, this setting spray keeps my makeup pristine.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 1 May 2025
This is the second in a four-part journey exploring Peru’s dramatic landscapes — from captivating cities to pristine coastlines to towering Andean peaks.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Production of the street-legal iteration yielded 1,350 examples, and the one set to cross the auction block through Broad Arrow—consigned by the original owner—was specified for Italy and is pristine, with only 33 miles on it (at the time of cataloging).
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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The rooms are immaculate but lifeless, albeit with a surfeit of gold leaf.—
Peter Rutland,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Monica and Joey had immaculate vibes in the pods, and that bubbly energy never really went away.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Memories of the ambush on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were still fresh.—
David Moscrop,
Time,
8 May 2025
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But that’s the thrill of a great procedural — through sharp writing, direction, and casting, every new episode feels fresh, even if the basic structure remains the same.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.—
Emma Seymour Feb 3,
Good Housekeeping,
3 Feb. 2023
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Flathead is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with clean, crystalline waters cradled in the Flathead Valley by the Mission Mountains to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west.—
Deb Hopewell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2023
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Critically, this trade idea would leave top prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones untouched, while giving the Yankees some real postseason reinforcement.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The attack left other buildings in the complex untouched.—
Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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And so Mary’s virgin status may have been added in Matthew, and later Luke, not to emphasize her purity, but to strengthen the authority of the Christ figure within the Judeo-Christian schema.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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Meanwhile in a skillet, sweat the onion with half the extra virgin olive oil for several minutes over medium heat.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 May 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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