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,
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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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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 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
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On Tuesday evening, guests took a break to refuel between Spring 2026 Couture season shows, and joined De Beers London to raise a glass to its brand-new jewel-box space on Rue de la Paix—now its largest flagship in the world.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the remaining hour-long specials forthcoming, a brand-new season on the horizon, and a third feature film set to be released this summer, preschoolers around the world have a lot to be excited for.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Span-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span-new. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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