as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
I love the smell of a span-new book
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Adjective
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Some students — like the owner of a pristine 1960s Chevrolet Impala — entertained a crowd of oglers with their immaculate engine bays and pristine paint jobs.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Liis Studied feels like nesting, whether that’s on a pristine white couch with a fluffy blanket, under the covers in bed, or tucked away in the corner of a cozy bookstore.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The New York-style market, which has locations in Stallings and Lancaster, SC, will have fresh pasta and mozzarella, gelato, espresso stations and more.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Quarterback is a question-mark, with Kyler Murray more likely to get a fresh start than return to Arizona.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Someone with the virginal purity of a political outsider and the intrinsic capability of an insider who’s spent decades cutting deals and keeping the government wheels spinning.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While the performance specs are still unknown, images posted to the point guard’s Instagram account show a brand-new look for the sneaker.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, the company known for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is creating a brand-new eve.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Span-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span-new. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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