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as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
a pristine forest that has never been subjected to logging or development
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as in immaculate
free from dirt or stain
one doesn't dare spill anything on his car's pristine upholstery
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Recent Examples of pristine
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Half Moon Resort in Jamaica is a luxurious destination set on 400 acres of lush grounds with two miles of pristine beachfront.
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Adams, the first Black woman to receive the lieutenant colonel rank, was a stickler for a pristine uniform.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Artificial Christmas trees can take on a look that rivals the most pristine of pines with a few helpful decorating strategies.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Adams, the first Black woman to receive the lieutenant colonel rank, was a stickler for a pristine uniform.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Artificial Christmas trees can take on a look that rivals the most pristine of pines with a few helpful decorating strategies.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Niki starts out in the ’50s with the artist wearing an immaculate white dress and a glistening tiara, striking delicate poses for a photographer that orders her around.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The vibes are immaculate with sunken in outdoor booths overlooking Magic Kingdom and cozy heat lamps.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Smaller is better Restarting old plants is a limited solution, though, because there simply aren't that many old plants in the U.S. awaiting a fresh influx of cash.Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.Leah Campano, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2023
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Depp goes beyond Ellen’s virginal purity to complicate our understanding of this character’s relationship to darkness — how she is at once disturbed by and deeply intimate with it.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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The film treats Ryder’s Beth as the evil hag witch who the virginal hard worker Nina has to beat to achieve her dreams, and Ryder plays that role with relish and gusto.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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According to Pelletier, the DOJ's approach often leaves individual corporate wrongdoers untouched, even when the DOJ says there's evidence of serious misconduct.Brian Mann, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Think of it like customizing a key to unlock only the parts of the ECS responsible for pain relief while leaving the rest untouched.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The weights are made of solid cast iron and encased in virgin rubber to Resist cracking and fading and protect floors and equipment.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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This fruity, tasty extra virgin olive oil from the hills of Catalonia is made from 100% sweet, nutty Arbequina olives.Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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