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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
Fans eagerly awaiting the opening of Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park can take the excitement up a notch with the reveal of brand-new merchandise.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Starting on Tuesday, March 11, the bakery chain is selling four brand-new doughnuts in honor of St. Paddy’s and handing out some freebies, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Relax in style on your brand-new sectional or chairs and update your vibe with oriental rugs or more modern rug options.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The quartet had originally been slated to fly on a brand-new Crew Dragon being built by SpaceX for the mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Starting on Tuesday, March 11, the bakery chain is selling four brand-new doughnuts in honor of St. Paddy’s and handing out some freebies, too.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Relax in style on your brand-new sectional or chairs and update your vibe with oriental rugs or more modern rug options.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
The quartet had originally been slated to fly on a brand-new Crew Dragon being built by SpaceX for the mission.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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This is a battle of the league's best and worst three-point shooting teams, as Orlando has hit just 30.9 percent of its triples, the worst mark in the NBA, while Cleveland is shooting a pristine 39.0 percent from three in 2024-25, the league's tidiest rate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Hay Island, a pristine 18-acre piece of land that is hidden near Long Island Sound, has listed for $35 million.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many of the lingerie-centric stage costumes worn by Carpenter have been custom collaborations with Victoria’s Secret, including new looks that debuted on March 5 with the kickoff of the tour’s European leg in Dublin.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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The new offensive coaches will be tasked with not only providing fresh eyes to Seattle’s evaluation process but also developing the young players on the roster, such as centers Olu Oluwatimi and Jalen Sundell and guards Christian Haynes, Anthony Bradford and Sataoa Laumea.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Try chocolate sprinkles, marshmallow fluff, hot fudge, fresh berries, or chocolate chips.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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