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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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
Canfield, as proven by her work in Stereophonic, is extremely able at playing a character with a pristine, almost porcelain surface and roiling depths.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
The Spurs were a ghastly 11 of 46 from the perimeter, sullying an otherwise analytically pristine shot chart that included only four non-paint 2s.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Cunningham achieved my dream hair with the perfect mix of brightness, shine, and pristine blending thanks to her intentional foiling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 June 2026
The plaintiffs stressed that the detention center had been put in a freshwater wetland near Everglades National Park, a pristine ecosystem inhabited by dozens of threatened or endangered species and not far from a Miccosukee village.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
The Spurs were a ghastly 11 of 46 from the perimeter, sullying an otherwise analytically pristine shot chart that included only four non-paint 2s.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Cunningham achieved my dream hair with the perfect mix of brightness, shine, and pristine blending thanks to her intentional foiling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 June 2026
The plaintiffs stressed that the detention center had been put in a freshwater wetland near Everglades National Park, a pristine ecosystem inhabited by dozens of threatened or endangered species and not far from a Miccosukee village.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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That collaboration extends to travelers too—hosting group dinners, film screenings, and community events on the farm that bring fresh energy to his hometown.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Wildland is always bustling, with patrons lining up for fresh pastries and coffee, as well as high-quality breakfast and lunch eats.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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In some ways, the histories of this school call back to those written in the 19th century, casting the country’s origin as providential—not quite an immaculate conception, but not far off—and emphasizing the morality and timelessness of America’s founding creed.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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In tandem with regular mowing, keeping an immaculate lawn edge is a landscape superpower that instantly makes your yard look tidy and well-maintained.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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Each statue the perfect epitome of silent, mothering, virginal womanhood that Ireland had come to worship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Tortuga sits on 1,300 feet of private beach with clean white sand and turquoise water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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For groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), there are strict rules of etiquette for displaying the stars and stripes, including flying it aloft and free — except in emergencies — and never lying down; keeping it clean and off the ground, and not drawing or marking on it.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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On the west coast, Sal Salis offers a raw, deeply immersive connection to land and sea where luxury is defined by simplicity, seclusion and the untouched beauty of Cape Range National Park.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The northern part of the island remains untouched.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Currently, Europe relies heavily on imports of virgin graphite, a critical mineral tightly controlled by global markets outside the bloc.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Nearby, Grumpy Goats Farm in Capay landed its tenth win, this time for its Nocellara del Belice organic extra virgin olive oil.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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