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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
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.
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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
In a video for the song, the group in virginal white cotton dresses walk barefoot in an agricultural field outside a wooden cottage.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2023
Even further north — on the country’s uppermost peninsula closest to Nicaragua (an hour from LIR airport) — is Costa Elena, a new eco-luxury community and ocean club with 10 miles of virginal coastline, renowned for kite-surfing and snorkeling.
—Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2023
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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
In a video for the song, the group in virginal white cotton dresses walk barefoot in an agricultural field outside a wooden cottage.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2023
Even further north — on the country’s uppermost peninsula closest to Nicaragua (an hour from LIR airport) — is Costa Elena, a new eco-luxury community and ocean club with 10 miles of virginal coastline, renowned for kite-surfing and snorkeling.
—Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2023
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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
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Here are 11 destinations where the holiday season meets pristine powder, making for one perfect ski getaway.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump received 32% of the unmarried women’s vote in 2016 and 36% in 2020.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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Smith is Charlotte, older cousin and chaperone to our unmarried protagonist Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter).Christina Newland, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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And there definitely was a party element to the occasion, with guests moving to the sounds of the DJ, performing line dances with pure joy.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But scientists didn’t figure out how to isolate, extract, and ingest pure DMT on its own until 1956, which branched the drug off from ayahuasca into its own history.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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The recycled cotton and polyester are made from end-of-life textiles and perform the same as virgin ones.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
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But there is nothing simple about the locale, which is known for its virgin beaches and desert landscape marked by volcanic rock formations.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Crown stands out for its immaculate attention to detail and grandeur — something that aligns with our storytelling ethos at Bhansali Productions.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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In immaculate condition, a Type 57 Ventoux will approach a million dollars at auction.Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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Daniels has already been a breath of fresh air for the franchise.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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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
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Collins reached the quarterfinals in Paris during her maiden Olympics before an abdominal injury forced her to retire against Iga Swiatek.Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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For many straight men, their maiden journey to a strip club is an obligatory rite of passage, but for Baker, the incident was more fraught.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Much of this chaste romance takes place in public spaces such as cafes, art galleries and bowling alleys that are strangely empty apart from the lovebirds.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Disney's superhero franchise typically stays very chaste, but witches live to break the rules.Christian Holub, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Virginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virginal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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