(as) good as new
idiom
: in very good condition : like something that has recently been made
He painted the bicycle, and now it's as good as new.
Examples of (as) good as new in a Sentence
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To keep your cutting board looking good as new, be sure to oil it at least once a month.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The scratch test did remove a ball of fibers, but once vacuumed, the rug looked good as new.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
If someone encounters a spill, they won’t be stuck with any lingering smells since a run through the washing machine will make the apron as good as new.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Protect your beloved patio loveseat with a completely waterproof cover to keep it looking and feeling as good as new.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
Even through all that rough-housing, the mouse toy looked as good as new at the end of the testing period.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
The shearling and leather exterior has been treated with a water-repellent coating to keep them looking good as new throughout the winter, while a rubber sole is sturdy enough to keep you safe on slippery and bumpy surfaces.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
Believe it or not, your hair will be left radiantly shining and good as new.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
But despite the extended washing and drying time, all the stains were completely removed, and the blanket still looked good as new post-wash.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The scratch test did remove a ball of fibers, but once vacuumed, the rug looked good as new.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2024
If someone encounters a spill, they won’t be stuck with any lingering smells since a run through the washing machine will make the apron as good as new.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Protect your beloved patio loveseat with a completely waterproof cover to keep it looking and feeling as good as new.
—Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
Even through all that rough-housing, the mouse toy looked as good as new at the end of the testing period.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024
The shearling and leather exterior has been treated with a water-repellent coating to keep them looking good as new throughout the winter, while a rubber sole is sturdy enough to keep you safe on slippery and bumpy surfaces.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023
Believe it or not, your hair will be left radiantly shining and good as new.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
But despite the extended washing and drying time, all the stains were completely removed, and the blanket still looked good as new post-wash.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
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