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Recent Examples of pristine The Appalachian Trail hasn’t changed much since its inception, remaining a pristine wilderness path. Mike Rayder, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025 Hump Island Oyster Company Pull up a seat at the bar to taste oysters freshly harvested from some of the most pristine ocean water on the planet. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025 Ambergris Cay, a pristine, 1,100-acre private island getaway consisting of an all-inclusive resort and private homes, has the same kind of pull with the elite. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Worx Cordless String Trimmer Keep your yard looking pristine with this lightweight edger and weed trimmer, which makes lawn maintenance a breeze. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pristine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
Adjective
  • Relax like a tech mogul Ambergris Cay’s 17 beachfront bungalows are immaculate, 1,600-square-foot spaces with sitting areas, shiny gold-tiled showers, private plunge pools and spotless Wi-Fi for any Zoom calls that couldn’t get rescheduled after your trip.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • The film's somber romanticism grounds the immaculate airborne action with a rich emotional core, paving the way for overwhelming catharsis at the conclusion.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • What to expect: Impeccably fresh seafood, flown in daily and displayed on ice like edible sculpture.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.
    Emma Seymour Feb 3, Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
  • 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
Adjective
  • In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.
    Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
  • Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?
    S. C. Cornell, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The depths of the ocean where deep-sea mining would take place have been untouched for millennia.
    Justin Worland, Time, 5 June 2025
  • Within minutes, every house on our side of the street was reduced to ashes, while those across the street were left untouched.
    Robert Kaplan, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Most virgin steel requires a blast furnace that uses coal to smelt iron ore into iron.
    Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2025
  • Meanwhile, sauté prosciutto with remaining extra virgin olive oil until crispy.
    Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025

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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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