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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
There were no baseball cards to sign, and few pristine balls perfect for an autograph.
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The pristine plazas and plantings in parts of Battery Park City, as well as the North Cove Marina, are gone.
—Jessica Moore, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In practice, that means fewer pristine surfaces and more flea-market finds, natural textures, hand finishings, and DIY projects.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Newsom, no longer a candidate for public office in California, and perhaps speaking to a national audience, even threw some shade on an agency that’s widely viewed as having kept much of the state’s 840-mile coastline comparatively pristine for the past 50 years.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The pristine plazas and plantings in parts of Battery Park City, as well as the North Cove Marina, are gone.
—Jessica Moore, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In practice, that means fewer pristine surfaces and more flea-market finds, natural textures, hand finishings, and DIY projects.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Newsom, no longer a candidate for public office in California, and perhaps speaking to a national audience, even threw some shade on an agency that’s widely viewed as having kept much of the state’s 840-mile coastline comparatively pristine for the past 50 years.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
Adjective
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My mom [had] immaculate music taste and [played] me all the greats.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The vibes have been immaculate from the batting order, to the pitching rotation, to the bullpen, and everywhere in between.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Off the coast of Rhode IslandAP — Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region.—
Jennifer McDermott,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen and dining areas are clean and minimal, anchored by stone and warm wood, while the rest of the interiors stick to a neutral palette.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the first season of Sam Levinson’s salacious teen drama, Euphoria, every episode opened with a deep dive into one of the characters’ pasts, which complicated their archetypes: the bro-y jock was troubled by his sexuality; the most virginal girl in her friend group was a camgirl.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel is a slow read with an out-of-time atmosphere, really one of the most virginal and repressed romance stories of all time.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2026
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The stripes were perfect; the grass was perfect; and the no-go zones remained untouched.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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After sitting untouched, the car was impounded and towed to a lot in Hollywood, where an employee alerted police to a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, unlike regular olive oil.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
16 Apr. 2026
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Most of what people associate with extra virgin olive oil’s health benefits comes from polyphenols and antioxidants that are only present in oil that’s fresh, properly harvested and minimally processed.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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