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 Francesca Bodini already had a pristine Upper East Side apartment. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 Someone wheeled a tall wall of shrubbery in front of the glass doors, attempting to block the view of the tiny encampment from the pristine lobby. — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 But flash forward 10 years and Klein is now debt-free, her retirement account is flush and her credit score is pristine. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Of course, even a D’Angelo scratch vocal makes for a pristine chorus, especially over a Dilla groove elegantly textured with prickly guitars and burbling marimbas. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 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
  • Using a microplane, grate some fresh Parmigiano Reggiano over the top of the salad.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought.
    — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • An immaculate natural setting, meticulous interior design, simple pleasures such as a complete sense of privacy, and impeccable service are just some of the highlights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • O’Donnell added people often take for granted how the economy is dependent on nature, by providing us with food, water and clean air.
    — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Once the cycle is complete, the dirty water drains away and you’re left with clean, wet clothing.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • But iPhones—which drive half the company’s annual revenue—were left untouched.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Construction is expected to begin in October for the new media center, with the gym untouched until after basketball season.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of untouched
Adjective
  • One of the world’s largest paper and packaging producers has warned investors that climate stress, drought, pests and biodiversity loss threaten the healthy forests on which its virgin fiber supply depends.
    — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That’s a lot of virgin oak in the mix, which adds an intensity of flavor compared to used barrels, and each type of wood is meant to bring different notes to the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of virgin

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