1
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
This year's lineup, which will be brought to Moab for the March 28-April 5 event, includes an array of Jeeps, some new and some old, including a pristine 1986 Cherokee XJ with some true history hidden in the glove box.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Reservations help keep trails from becoming congested, and prevent pristine environments from being loved to death.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Even momfluencers who adhere to pristine ideals of motherhood have people tearing them apart for the littlest things.
—CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
In some communities, a generation has grown up without any memory of pristine water or air — and given their lack of education, little reason to mourn it.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Reservations help keep trails from becoming congested, and prevent pristine environments from being loved to death.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Even momfluencers who adhere to pristine ideals of motherhood have people tearing them apart for the littlest things.
—CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
In some communities, a generation has grown up without any memory of pristine water or air — and given their lack of education, little reason to mourn it.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
Adjective
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Three matches into the campaign, San Diego is undefeated and defensively immaculate.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Go Vertical For Evans, maintaining an immaculate home is all about the details.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Interiors are modern and clean, with a focus on floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize the far-reaching views from every part of the villa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the home, on West First Avenue in Hialeah, rooms were well-furnished, clean and tidy.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel is a slow read with an out-of-time atmosphere, really one of the most virginal and repressed romance stories of all time.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our idols were allowed to either be good girls—militantly wholesome and seemingly virginal—or train wrecks, unmoored and wild, and thus subjected to a litany of bullying and ridicule for their actions.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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For Aerie, American Eagle Outfitter’s loungewear and lingerie brand, realness is entirely human — untouched or altered by AI.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Houston and Harris County were not untouched by national trends.—
Sam González Kelly,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ultra-fast fashion and a growing reliance on virgin polyester were among the factors behind the increase.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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And the same with Lake Elsinore, where Benavides spent four seasons as assistant general manager in a virgin minor league market serving southwest Riverside County.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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