span-new

adjective

ˈspan-ˈnü How to pronounce span-new (audio)
Definition of span-newnext
as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state I love the smell of a span-new book

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for span-new
  1. pristine
  2. fresh
  3. virginal
  4. brand-new
Adjective
  • For water enthusiasts, Dominica recently unveiled a groundbreaking 32-nautical-mile kayak trail encircling the island—a six-day journey through pristine waters.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is situated on the pristine shores of West Bay Beach in Roatán, Honduras.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.
    Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It’s used to highlight fresh cracks and deep rifts alike in pop culture, tech trends and other industries.
    Anna Furman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • Ford agreed, and a brand-new 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra Roadster, chassis No. CSX3009, was supplied by Shelby American in Wimbledon White.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In doing this, Burrow has set a brand-new Bengals franchise record.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of brand-new
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spanned

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spanning

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“Span-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span-new. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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