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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 just a three-hour drive, travelers can also reach the hot springs of Arenal Volcano National Park as well as Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its pristine beaches, hiking trails, and wildlife.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
But few people peel back the layers to see the city beyond its brilliant azaleas and pristine course.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
The brand sources its flagship spring water from the Canadian Rocky Mountains, expanding its network to include pristine springs from Italy, Cameroon, the Samoan Islands, the Himalayas, Japan, and beyond.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
But beyond its scientific allure, the Jurassic Coast also offers breathtaking natural beauty: rugged cliffs meet pristine beaches and the dramatic interplay of light and tide often transforms the picturesque landscape into a living canvas of natural history.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
But few people peel back the layers to see the city beyond its brilliant azaleas and pristine course.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
The brand sources its flagship spring water from the Canadian Rocky Mountains, expanding its network to include pristine springs from Italy, Cameroon, the Samoan Islands, the Himalayas, Japan, and beyond.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
But beyond its scientific allure, the Jurassic Coast also offers breathtaking natural beauty: rugged cliffs meet pristine beaches and the dramatic interplay of light and tide often transforms the picturesque landscape into a living canvas of natural history.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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The first two rounds run Thursday through Sunday — that’s four immaculate days of next-to-nonstop college basketball in gyms across the country.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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Laurent Ferrier Galet Square The opportunity to own an immaculate creation from the hands of a master watchmaker with Patek Philippe pedigree sounds like an unfathomable accomplishment.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Core inflation, which excludes prices of fresh food, was at 3%, lower than January’s figure of 3.2%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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What To Do In Bradenton, Florida Shop The Bradenton Public Market Every Saturday from October through May, Bradenton’s Old Main Street transforms into a bustling market filled with more than 100 vendors offering all kinds of local wares—from fresh produce to art.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.—
Emma Seymour Feb 3,
Good Housekeeping,
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
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Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Why keep up this fake pretense that each date is somehow brand-new, virginal?—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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One premise was that Schepers accidentally drove into a body of water, something supported by the fact that her canary yellow Toyota Celica was never found, her credit cards and bank account remained untouched, and nothing from her apartment taken.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Immense biodiversity and vast swaths of raw, untouched jungle make Nicaragua a dream for adventurous travelers.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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These oils should have a high smoke point, more flavor, and aroma than virgin oils.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Carbon dioxide emission savings were compared to producing virgin PET made from fossil fuels and avoiding incineration of waste used as feedstock.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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