(as) good as new
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: in very good condition : like something that has recently been made
He painted the bicycle, and now it's as good as new.
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Despite years of wear and frequent washing, these items still look as good as new (but be sure to follow the label's care instructions).
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Step 3: Let your DIY solution sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse with fresh warm water until the inside of the kettle looks as good as new.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2025
The cushion does show some slight discoloration but the frame looks as good as new.
—Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Make your floors look and feel as good as new with a solution of warm water and vinegar, using a 1:1 ratio to create the formula.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
Step 3: Let your DIY solution sit for about 10 minutes, then rinse with fresh warm water until the inside of the kettle looks as good as new.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2025
The cushion does show some slight discoloration but the frame looks as good as new.
—Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Make your floors look and feel as good as new with a solution of warm water and vinegar, using a 1:1 ratio to create the formula.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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“(as) good as new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%28as%29%20good%20as%20new. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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