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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the state's only remaining virgin forest
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable
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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation
a vast expanse of virgin territory
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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order
the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers
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Recent Examples of virgin
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
Working under the moniker Monday Morning Lab, the brewery (which will be run by a trio of experienced brewers) will now produce non-alcoholic beers, not only for the bottle shops, but for Southern California breweries lacking the expertise and equipment to manufacture virgin suds.
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Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
How many spells were cast, how many virgins were sacrificed, how many first-borns were murdered so that this could happen?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Adjective
Start with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil, then load it up with herbs, garlic, olives, and spices.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
Working under the moniker Monday Morning Lab, the brewery (which will be run by a trio of experienced brewers) will now produce non-alcoholic beers, not only for the bottle shops, but for Southern California breweries lacking the expertise and equipment to manufacture virgin suds.
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Brandon Hernandez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
Noun
The mass executions of political prisoners in 1988 are well documented—including the fact that some young women among them were first raped by their guards, on the theologically dubious premise that virgins could not be executed.
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Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
How many spells were cast, how many virgins were sacrificed, how many first-borns were murdered so that this could happen?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
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Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.
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Each statue the perfect epitome of silent, mothering, virginal womanhood that Ireland had come to worship.
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
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As soon as daylight saving time hits, like clockwork, my once borderline obsessive need to have perfectly pristine floors, windows, walls, and closets is thrown to the wayside.
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Couples who stay close over the long haul rarely run on pure self-sacrifice.
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What ensued was 90 minutes of pure sound.
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To dispose of, pour boiling water into the bucket, freeze it, or relocate and empty the bucket in an uninhabited field.
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No one knows why Walker swam away from the fire to an uninhabited island.
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The yacht is scheduled for delivery in 2029, with the maiden voyage expected shortly after.
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After the 19-year-old tennis phenom won her maiden Grand Slam title at the 2026 French Open, congratulations poured in from all over the tennis world.
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.
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Democrats in Maine, meanwhile, have nominated Graham Platner, a political novice whose grassroots campaign and brash communication style propelled him to a decisive victory over the state’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, who remained on the ballot but suspended her campaign in April.
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While church policies emphasized that unmarried women had the right to keep their children and the children had a right to remain with their mothers, staff often ignored this guidance and worked closely with adoption agencies, researchers found.
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Women can bear arms, although unmarried ones traditionally display them on a diamond (known as a lozenge) or oval shape, rather than a shield.
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.
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“Virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgin. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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