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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a brand-new disk still in its original packaging
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Recent Examples of brand-new
The baby Carter also debuted a brand-new outfit — this time matching with her mom in a sparkly ensemble and a white, fluffy coat.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 May 2025
This is especially true for Cardinal signs — Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn — as this transit kicks off a brand-new chapter.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
That’s largely thanks to a brand-new section of the Puerto Vallarta-Guadalajara highway.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
There’s a chance Moses’ play takes a meaningful step backward at age 34 and in a brand-new offense.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 23 May 2025
This is especially true for Cardinal signs — Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn — as this transit kicks off a brand-new chapter.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 May 2025
That’s largely thanks to a brand-new section of the Puerto Vallarta-Guadalajara highway.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
There’s a chance Moses’ play takes a meaningful step backward at age 34 and in a brand-new offense.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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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
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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
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The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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With inflation lingering, labor costs rising, and potential tariffs threatening imports — 15% of the U.S. food supply is imported, including 32% of fresh vegetables, 55% of fresh fruit, and 94% of seafood — the cost of putting food on the table is surging.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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