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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
However, with 35 miles of beautiful Gulf Coast beachfront, there’s plenty of pristine beach ready for visitors to enjoy.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
For around $1,000 to $5,000 per night, guests enjoy private plunge pools, access to pristine beaches, and soaks in natural thermal springs in the resort’s ultra-private and lush environment, with personal concierges to attend to their every need.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Ras Al Khaimah is known for its pristine beaches, resort vibe and terracotta desert vistas.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Additionally, ranch and waterfront properties reigned supreme across the country, from a stately stone mansion that presides over 350 wooded acres on the pristine shore of Vermont’s Lake Champlain to a 3,500-acre ranch on Maui in Hawaii.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
For around $1,000 to $5,000 per night, guests enjoy private plunge pools, access to pristine beaches, and soaks in natural thermal springs in the resort’s ultra-private and lush environment, with personal concierges to attend to their every need.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Ras Al Khaimah is known for its pristine beaches, resort vibe and terracotta desert vistas.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Additionally, ranch and waterfront properties reigned supreme across the country, from a stately stone mansion that presides over 350 wooded acres on the pristine shore of Vermont’s Lake Champlain to a 3,500-acre ranch on Maui in Hawaii.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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The Crown stands out for its immaculate attention to detail and grandeur — something that aligns with our storytelling ethos at Bhansali Productions.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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In immaculate condition, a Type 57 Ventoux will approach a million dollars at auction.Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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Daniels has already been a breath of fresh air for the franchise.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Made from fresh fruit in season but often released the next year, many local producers have excellent examples of these products.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 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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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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That’s because our immune systems are no longer so virginal to the SARS-CoV-2, given previous exposure to its spike proteins via vaccination or natural infection.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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The room had remained untouched for decades after the family closed it off following the passing of various relatives—most recently the sisters' uncle, who owned the house.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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And while political freedoms have contracted, especially since the war in Ukraine began, the private lives of the conforming majority have remained largely untouched.Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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The recycled cotton and polyester are made from end-of-life textiles and perform the same as virgin ones.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
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But there is nothing simple about the locale, which is known for its virgin beaches and desert landscape marked by volcanic rock formations.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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