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
  • Similarly, veteran Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston, known for his pristine presidential election forecast in the state, also predicted Monday that independents, which make up the plurality of voters in Nevada, would propel Harris to a narrow 0.3-point victory over Trump in Nevada.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Here are 11 destinations where the holiday season meets pristine powder, making for one perfect ski getaway.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • Daniels has already been a breath of fresh air for the franchise.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • Unlike many professional sports stadiums that pipe audio of the game broadcast into restroom speakers, Intuit Dome, the brand-new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, plays a different soundtrack for fans using its more than 1,100 touchless toilets and urinals: pop music.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The kitchen has brand-new stainless-steel appliances, but the cabinets are begging to be changed out.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of brand-new
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spanned

span-new

spanning

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

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