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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
Through research, Davies learned a lot of the rooms were unused and nearly pristine.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
Similarly, veteran Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston, known for his pristine presidential election forecast in the state, also predicted Monday that independents, which make up the plurality of voters in Nevada, would propel Harris to a narrow 0.3-point victory over Trump in Nevada.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Here are 11 destinations where the holiday season meets pristine powder, making for one perfect ski getaway.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
This set from Tuft & Needle looks crisp and pristine, but can keep you cool all night long.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
Similarly, veteran Nevada political journalist Jon Ralston, known for his pristine presidential election forecast in the state, also predicted Monday that independents, which make up the plurality of voters in Nevada, would propel Harris to a narrow 0.3-point victory over Trump in Nevada.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Here are 11 destinations where the holiday season meets pristine powder, making for one perfect ski getaway.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
This set from Tuft & Needle looks crisp and pristine, but can keep you cool all night long.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Upon their arrival in Turkey, patients will experience immaculate amenities, including airport transfers, detailed consultations with knowledgeable professionals, and travel accommodations.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noa Cohen stars in the coming-of-age story as the title character, who is shunned after her immaculate conception and forced into hiding with husband Joseph (Ido Tako).Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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On Friday, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio are forecasted to see fresh snow, too.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ham cost from $1.69 to $2.39 a pound; 12 ounces of fresh green beans cost from $3.29 to $3.50; a pound of butter ranged from $4.19 to $4.49; a can of cranberry sauce was priced from $1.66 to $2.79.Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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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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The film treats Ryder’s Beth as the evil hag witch who the virginal hard worker Nina has to beat to achieve her dreams, and Ryder plays that role with relish and gusto.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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That’s because our immune systems are no longer so virginal to the SARS-CoV-2, given previous exposure to its spike proteins via vaccination or natural infection.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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No sector or industry would be left untouched — and everything from cars and couches to cribs and wine would be made more expensive.William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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After all, some paradises should be left untouched.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Swap the crowded tourist spots for a personalized island-hopping journey across untouched, virgin beaches.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ganni phased out the use of virgin leather across both RTW and accessories in 2023, driven by its ambition to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 percent by 2027, compared to a 2021 baseline.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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