as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
I love the smell of a span-new book
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Adjective
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Yes, there’s the Ancient Agora and the stunningly pristine Temple of Hephaestus.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Pull up the dinghy to The Ranch Escapade, where pristine white sand invites visitors to while away the day with ice-cold drinks and simple, savory Caribbean fare.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 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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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
Adjective
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Currently, enough Americans prioritize replacing their devices with brand-new ones that Back Market only sells about one-third of its stock in the U.S., says Hug de Larauze.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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Plot details for Star Wars: Starfighter have yet to be released, but viewers can expect a brand-new adventure with new characters.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Span-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span-new. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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