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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
Gone were the logoed blazers, pristine sets and cheerful patter, replaced by an actual working newsroom filled with anchors and reporters that became media stars in their own right.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
This isn’t the time for high heels that could potentially disturb the pristine greens.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
About 11 million gallons – about the volume of 125 Olympic-size swimming pools – flowed into the Prince William Sound, a pristine haven of wildlife and scenery.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The pristine shingled buildings behind a white picket fence at The Roundtree only hint at their long history, but one of its cottages dates back 250 years.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
This isn’t the time for high heels that could potentially disturb the pristine greens.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
About 11 million gallons – about the volume of 125 Olympic-size swimming pools – flowed into the Prince William Sound, a pristine haven of wildlife and scenery.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
The pristine shingled buildings behind a white picket fence at The Roundtree only hint at their long history, but one of its cottages dates back 250 years.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Despite the vulnerability of the first line of their press, the team’s ability to drop and press backwards is immaculate.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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McKenzie Ortega, Pinole Valley softball: Ortega pitched a no-hitter against St. Patrick-St. Vincent, striking out 13, tossing an immaculate inning in the second and going 2 for 4 at the plate with two singles and two walks.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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This class is for gardeners interested in expanding their own edible landscapes, with information about creating a backyard garden that delivers fresh food in an affordable, sustainable way.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Comments With James Gunn's Superman flying to theaters faster than a speeding bullet, the filmmaker and his cast are starting to peel back the cape on what promises to be a fresh take on familiar characters.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Why keep up this fake pretense that each date is somehow brand-new, virginal?—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The latest polling shows broad support for leaving Medicaid untouched or increasing spending, even among Republican voters — numbers that may give some lawmakers pause before approving big cuts.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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By Thursday afternoon, McKenzie’s basket of laundry was still sitting in front of the washing machine in the laundry room, untouched.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Add the extra virgin coconut oil and the herbs and aromatics from the second medium bowl.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Experts have recommended extra virgin olive oil — primarily a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, the oil also contains vitamins E and K, antioxidants that help protect against cell damage and inflammation, and cholesterol-lowering oleic acid.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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