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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
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
For those drawn to the coast, Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches across pristine white-sand barrier islands along the Gulf Coast of Florida and Mississippi.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Early’s dazzling season debut was nearly pristine.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
For those drawn to the coast, Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches across pristine white-sand barrier islands along the Gulf Coast of Florida and Mississippi.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Early’s dazzling season debut was nearly pristine.
—Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Augusta National doesn't speak in numbers — from the size of the gallery to how fast the greens are running on the Stimpmeter — but the course is believe to have some 80,000 flowering plants and trees on its immaculate landscape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Keltic Lodge at the Highlands is a historic resort with immaculate views of the Atlantic.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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When picked right off the vine, during the sneaky warmth of late spring, a fresh pea can taste ethereal.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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With new artistic director Alicia Graf Mack at the helm, the group continues to advance the legacy of African American culture while moving us all forward through fresh artistic heights.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Styles for men and women are available -- all with Allbirds design philosophy that's clean, modern and perfectly simple -- lightweight, bouncy and wildly comfortable.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar, shares that clean, crisp whites, such as the brand’s Ultra White 7006-24, and warmer off-whites like Swiss Coffee 7002-16 are popular paint choices.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel is a slow read with an out-of-time atmosphere, really one of the most virginal and repressed romance stories of all time.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our idols were allowed to either be good girls—militantly wholesome and seemingly virginal—or train wrecks, unmoored and wild, and thus subjected to a litany of bullying and ridicule for their actions.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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Three rotisserie chickens remained untouched, sitting charred, still atop their stainless-steel platters in the center of the ring.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Blissfully bare, the beaches on Anegada's north shore harken back to the Caribbean of old, with untouched white sands and azure waves.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Most of what people associate with extra virgin olive oil’s health benefits comes from polyphenols and antioxidants that are only present in oil that’s fresh, properly harvested and minimally processed.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The regenerated output will be transformed into Reju Polyester, delivering approximately 50 percent lower carbon emissions compared with virgin polyester.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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