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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
one of the state's few remaining tracts of virginal prairie
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
the romance between the young boy and girl is portrayed with virginal innocence that is touching in this day and age
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Recent Examples of virginal
Forestis, Dolomites, Italy The roots of Forestis reach back to the 1910s, when the Austro-Hungarian monarchy began building a healing sanatorium amid the thick, virginal forest and mountain views of the Dolomites in northeastern Italy, now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
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Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Don’t let his pure, virginal starting colors fool you, though.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 25 May 2024
The world came to a screeching halt when Britney and Christina Aguilera pranced onto the stage of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in virginal, white wedding gowns and kissed Madonna—on the lips.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Wealthy Upper East Sider step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (Phillippe, now 49) are among Annette's classmates, and the two make a bet that Sebastian can't seduce the virginal new student.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
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Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Don’t let his pure, virginal starting colors fool you, though.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 25 May 2024
The world came to a screeching halt when Britney and Christina Aguilera pranced onto the stage of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in virginal, white wedding gowns and kissed Madonna—on the lips.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Wealthy Upper East Sider step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (Phillippe, now 49) are among Annette's classmates, and the two make a bet that Sebastian can't seduce the virginal new student.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 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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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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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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The Mediterranean diet, which focuses on extra virgin olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and fresh seafood, is popular in areas like Greece and southern Italy.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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The whiskey is aged for approximately four years in virgin American oak barrels.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Guests throughout the year are dazzled by Fulk’s exquisite interiors and immaculate attention to detail, but the holidays will bring something special.Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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For most of the restaurant’s existence, Herrera sat on a chair at the counter, with immaculate red nails, taking orders and writing the names of customers on paper bags.Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Four of the biggest blazes remained zero percent contained during low relative humidity and high winds that were beginning to weaken on Wednesday evening, though fresh spot fires ignited and a new blaze in the Hollywood Hills prompted fresh mandatory evacuation orders.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, pork and fresh vegetable prices remain elevated, climbing 12.5%.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 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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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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“Virginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virginal. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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