1
as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
a pristine forest that has never been subjected to logging or development
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as in immaculate
free from dirt or stain
one doesn't dare spill anything on his car's pristine upholstery
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Recent Examples of pristine
Her cookware was singled out as being too expensive and too pristine, a criticism that some Black women said was based in racist and dated assumptions.
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Each of these places combines modern amenities with proximity to pristine beachscapes and plenty of wellness opportunities—if sunrise yoga, bee venom facials, and midnight massages are your speed.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Several agents observed that the new money in Palm Beach County is notably younger: couples with small children who have fled larger cities to congregate with the like-minded in a pristine place without the irritation of homelessness or, for that matter, encounters with the middle class.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Each of these places combines modern amenities with proximity to pristine beachscapes and plenty of wellness opportunities—if sunrise yoga, bee venom facials, and midnight massages are your speed.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Several agents observed that the new money in Palm Beach County is notably younger: couples with small children who have fled larger cities to congregate with the like-minded in a pristine place without the irritation of homelessness or, for that matter, encounters with the middle class.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Despite the vulnerability of the first line of their press, the team’s ability to drop and press backwards is immaculate.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The balance between vulnerability and the role of the DJ – bringing immaculate tunes and vibes – is a unique demand.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the losses do suggest Democrats must dig harder for fresh faces and new ideas n their party’s campaign hierarchy.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Like them, Eugene was given more depth and significance in the TV adaptation, providing fresh emotional stakes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
Leah Campano,
Seventeen,
3 Feb. 2023
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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.—
Bette Keva,
BostonGlobe.com,
3 Feb. 2023
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Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Why keep up this fake pretense that each date is somehow brand-new, virginal?—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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But the challengers urged the Supreme Court to leave the district court orders untouched.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Griffin, meanwhile, the four Republican justices ordered voters disenfranchised in just four North Carolina counties — all of which favor Democrats — while leaving similarly situated voters in other counties untouched.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Japanese recycled chip was now as good as virgin polyester but was fiendishly expensive.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Use your best quality extra virgin olive oil or a specialty flavor (such as garlic or herb).—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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