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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
The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Ludlam uses natural light, pristine white backdrops and medium-format film in his work, and his shots take on the personality of commercial product photography, showing off the details, utility and design of the objects themselves.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Preservationists were worried the flames could burn through pristine terrain unique to the region.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Ludlam uses natural light, pristine white backdrops and medium-format film in his work, and his shots take on the personality of commercial product photography, showing off the details, utility and design of the objects themselves.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Preservationists were worried the flames could burn through pristine terrain unique to the region.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
That in turn, means more air pollution inserted into the otherwise pristine upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pristine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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And so this Cannes screening — promising not just a visually immaculate experience, assembled from the original camera negative, but a complete and uncut one — had a pleasing ring of comprehensive authority to it.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Using Pesticides in the Garden Keeping an immaculate garden usually relies on pesticides and herbicides.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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As such, fresh talks will be needed to resolve his future.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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In the first battle of what could be many, Yesavage came out clean.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But there’s ephemera in the spiritual sense of craft—the spare remarks and objects that constitute the overflow cut for cleaner syntax or word count.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 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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Excavating deeper layers on-site that were untouched by looters, researchers found the remains of humans and dogs intermixed.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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But if the next decade requires materially higher infrastructure spending, more depreciation, heavier compute needs, and lower incremental returns, the old valuation framework may not survive untouched.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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The crispy potato chips are cooked in 100% extra virgin olive oil and finished with flaky sea salt for the ultimate snack.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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With food processor running, slowly add 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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