virgin 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of virginnext
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as in virginal
never having had sexual relations encouraged the virgin youths to remain chaste

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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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virgin

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noun

ˈvər-jən How to pronounce virgin (audio)
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
Adjective
The mattresses from the Spanish brand Sivana (founded by former soccer player Miguel Serna) are hypoallergenic and handmade from natural materials (horsehair, linen, wool, and virgin cotton). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 According to the scientists, the alloys were produced entirely from recycled scrap without adding virgin iron. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
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Next, take a lint-free cloth and rub a small amount of virgin, unrefined coconut oil into the wood in a swirling circular fashion. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Well, after five years, Saturday Night Live is about to be left with only one sad virgin. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for virgin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
  1. virginal
  2. pristine
  3. pure
  4. uninhabited
  5. maiden
  6. novice
  7. unmarried
  8. fresh
Adjective
  • For her portrayal of the virginal Catholic girl who persuades Terry to take a stand and make something of himself, Saint won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1955.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The female figures of the Three Graces represent the literal gift of a woman giving her virginal body to a man as property bestowed upon a new owner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • This plan has faced bipartisan backlash for its involvement of Big Bend National Park, a cherished area known for its stunning canyons and pristine desert landscape.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a clean, pristine theatrical order to the playing area.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • However, removing these roses frees up space, reduces fungal disease and makes room for vigorous varieties that bring pure joy.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But with Anthropic poised to become the first pure-play AI company to hit the public market, minting a number of new billionaires and many more millionaires in the process, a heightened level of scrutiny is coming.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of pure
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  • The first of these territories to be claimed were uninhabited islands, such as Howland Island in the southwestern Pacific and Navassa Island in the Caribbean, under the auspices of the Guano Islands Act of 1856.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University embarked this month on the Taraia Object expedition in Nikumaroro, an uninhabited coral atoll in the Phoenix Islands belonging to the Republic of Kiribati.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of uninhabited
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  • Its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City that began on April 10, 1912, made headlines across the globe, according to Britannica.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The historic ocean liner made its maiden voyage in 1952 and broke the transatlantic speed record by crossing from New York to Europe in just three days.
    — CBS Philadelphia, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of maiden
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  • By July, morale among immigration officers had dipped below its nadir during the Biden Administration, with agents now complaining of being overextended, inundated with novice recruits, and undermined by inflammatory rhetoric from on high.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Thomas was a novice attorney who had already run and lost as the Republican candidate for state attorney general.
    — Michael Kiefer, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • Rama informs her of his marital status and playfully directs her to Lakshmana, presenting him as unmarried.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Graham was originally appointed to fill her unmarried brother’s seat as a placeholder after his sudden death last summer.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmarried
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  • Another good bet for fresh turkey is Mary’s Land Farm, at 4797 Sheppard Lane.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Slate and Ford both believe the time is right for a no-frills compact electric pickup, but even these trucks rely on fresh engineering and are aimed at retail as well as fleet buyers.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fresh

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“Virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgin. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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