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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the state's only remaining virgin forest
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable
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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation
a vast expanse of virgin territory
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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order
the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers
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Recent Examples of virgin
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
This fruity, tasty extra virgin olive oil from the hills of Catalonia is made from 100% sweet, nutty Arbequina olives.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
On Michael Jackson Lisa Marie claims her ex-husband Michael Jackson was a virgin.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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The weights are made of solid cast iron and encased in virgin rubber to Resist cracking and fading and protect floors and equipment.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
This fruity, tasty extra virgin olive oil from the hills of Catalonia is made from 100% sweet, nutty Arbequina olives.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
In the eye-opening tell-all, Presley wrote that Jackson was a virgin when the two first got romantically involved in 1994.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
On Michael Jackson Lisa Marie claims her ex-husband Michael Jackson was a virgin.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
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Her approach is a clean break from the 19th-century tradition of American landscape art, in which de facto propagandists like Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Cole depicted land as radiant and virginal, the birthright of any colonial buccaneer drunk on Manifest Destiny.Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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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
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Accessible only by a scenic hike or kayak, this pristine spot offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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As for other luxe ski resorts to head to this winter, destinations from Alaska to Patagonia are offering up pristine slopes for an over-the-top experience.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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Looking at total equivalent units shifted, which include streams and not just pure purchases, the Blackpink musician’s project moved 33,300 copies.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Detailing the extraordinary journey of double bassist Orin O'Brien, who was the first full-time female member of the New York Philharmonic, this short film captures the glorious world of rehearsals, music classes, tiny apartments, and pure music geekery.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Mauro Morandi, whose 32-year sojourn on an uninhabited Mediterranean island led to his being known as Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, died on Jan. 3 in Modena, Italy.Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The other nine—Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, Wake Island and Navassa Island—are uninhabited outlying islands.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Blue Origin/Cover Images via Reuters Connect A massive new rocket developed by Blue Origin, the private space firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is on the pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and ready for its maiden flight as early as Friday, the company has confirmed.Scott Neuman, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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After years of development, Blue Origin is finally ready to conduct the maiden test flight of the company’s New Glenn rocket.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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Entering the retail space as novices forced these bottle shop owners to face a steep learning curve.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Only novices believe that a system will work flawlessly.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
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The move drew swift criticism online, as the brand has long presented itself as a safe haven for unmarried couples.Esha Mitra, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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The children, Luis, 11, and Antonella, 4, are enrolled in school, and the parents even married in City Hall after 15 years together — a popular move among unmarried couples looking to streamline their asylum cases.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The chaste, optimistic, and conciliatory Tim Scott represents the polar opposite of Donald Trump’s apocalyptic cynicism.airmail.news, airmail.news, 24 Feb. 2024
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The film is a lot less magical: Mother hosts a rather chaste art show at a local gallery featuring paintings and sculptures of women and dogs.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgin. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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