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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
Mike White’s tense limited series moves to Thailand this season, with a (mostly) brand-new cast of characters seeking solace from their daily lives — and at least one unexpected death.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Murray-Badal, brand-new to the city’s political sphere, is the choice candidate of powerhouse labor unions SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21, as well as of Nikki Fortunato Bas, who vacated the office in January after winning election to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Bradley Cooper reps a brand-new Philadelphia Eagles varsity jacket commemorating their recent Super Bowl win while out in New York City on Feb. 13.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Joint Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) coronal Diagnostic Investigation, also known as JEDI, has an even bigger task to balance the force in space, giving researchers a brand-new view of the sun's atmosphere.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Murray-Badal, brand-new to the city’s political sphere, is the choice candidate of powerhouse labor unions SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21, as well as of Nikki Fortunato Bas, who vacated the office in January after winning election to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Bradley Cooper reps a brand-new Philadelphia Eagles varsity jacket commemorating their recent Super Bowl win while out in New York City on Feb. 13.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Joint Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) coronal Diagnostic Investigation, also known as JEDI, has an even bigger task to balance the force in space, giving researchers a brand-new view of the sun's atmosphere.
—Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 15 Feb. 2025
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Besides its deep history, the city is known for its cobblestone downtown, Castillo de San Marcos (a 17th-century stone fortress with views of Matanzas Bay) and miles of pristine Atlantic beaches.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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At the end, beachgoers reach the pristine cove tucked into dramatic limestone cliffs with white sands and electric blue waters.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The music, name and likeness of Notorious B.I.G. will soon have a new home as the late rapper’s estate is close to signing a deal with Primary Wave, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Weili is fresh off a dominant win over Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312 on February 8.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The fresh data follows a report last month from the University of Michigan showing that its gauge of consumer sentiment had declined for the first time in six months.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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