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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
Denver — In their home opener last month at Mile High Stadium, the brand-new Denver Summit FC women's soccer team of the NWSL went scoreless.
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Steve Hartman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The familiarity and predictability are so completely the point that 40 years ago Roger Ebert was shaking his head about how a brand-new movie could feel so stale.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Thrift stores are the go-to destination for character-rich, charming home décor, and shopping secondhand is infinitely more sustainable than buying brand-new pieces.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
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Steve Hartman, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The familiarity and predictability are so completely the point that 40 years ago Roger Ebert was shaking his head about how a brand-new movie could feel so stale.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Thrift stores are the go-to destination for character-rich, charming home décor, and shopping secondhand is infinitely more sustainable than buying brand-new pieces.
—Nina Derwin, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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And while the pristine waves may be the initial draw, Schwab is most proud of the training program built into the 21-villa property.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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In any case, this new film can be watched without having seen any of the previous chapters, though that’s mostly because the plot is cookie-cutter generic.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their first January at home in 11 years, were intent on rebuilding their defense.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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