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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
Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Renowned as a premier luxury destination on the Gulf of Mexico, Naples, Florida is famous for its pristine white-sand beaches, high-end shopping on Fifth Avenue South and upscale dining options.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Such stars are the key quarry that JWST was designed for—stellar orbs composed of the pristine, primordial hydrogen and helium gas that was summoned into being by the big bang.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
For all the superpowers Anthony Edwards possesses on the court, his pristine physical condition has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Importantly, this is a lower density than is found anywhere on Earth, even in our most pristine vacuums.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Such stars are the key quarry that JWST was designed for—stellar orbs composed of the pristine, primordial hydrogen and helium gas that was summoned into being by the big bang.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
For all the superpowers Anthony Edwards possesses on the court, his pristine physical condition has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Importantly, this is a lower density than is found anywhere on Earth, even in our most pristine vacuums.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
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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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Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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For the Iowa City Public Library, the largest in Iowa, the role of the distributor is but one step in a process to get a fresh book onto its shelves.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 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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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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In the first season of Sam Levinson’s salacious teen drama, Euphoria, every episode opened with a deep dive into one of the characters’ pasts, which complicated their archetypes: the bro-y jock was troubled by his sexuality; the most virginal girl in her friend group was a camgirl.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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The nation’s nuclear stockpile, for instance, remains untouched, and leaders in Washington and Tehran appear no closer to an agreement that would end the war, which is now in its second month.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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It was transformed from lush green to barren brown as the surge decimated almost all vegetation, leaving only the highest elevations untouched.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 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 23 May. 2026.
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