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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
With the Sunseeker Elite X7, homeowners can enjoy a pristine lawn without the traditional hassles of lawn maintenance.
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Tightly packed in a pristine coffee can, Lillian’s crunchy confections disappeared far too quickly.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Advocates are particularly concerned about potential spills of aviation fuel and raw sewage into the pristine Everglades waterways.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Tightly packed in a pristine coffee can, Lillian’s crunchy confections disappeared far too quickly.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Advocates are particularly concerned about potential spills of aviation fuel and raw sewage into the pristine Everglades waterways.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
Adjective
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It is described as being in immaculate condition and is showing fewer than 5,400 miles from new.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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During their epic performance, Amaia and Nuria are immaculate, perfectly matching each other.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The fish and seafood are so fresh, straight from the ocean to your plate, and the Croatian people are great.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The stock market has also surged, hitting fresh record highs and eliciting cautious optimism from some Wall Street analysts.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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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
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In fact, according to a 2024 McKinsey & Company report, around 80 percent of travelers visit just 10 percent of global attractions—leaving much of the world untouched and unexplored.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Even with a few questions about the position, the linebacker position went almost completely untouched from how the team left it in 2024.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The warm-up official team jackets in navy blue are crafted from an ultra-thin, breathable and bi-stretch blend of recycled and virgin polyester.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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Refined coconut oil usually has a shorter shelf life than virgin olive oil.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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