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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
Also available as a serenity-stimulating perfume, the scent smells like staring out at ocean waves from the inside of a pristine yoga studio.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
For a healthy dose of solitude, head to Hunting Island State Park, a pristine stretch of coastline with miles of untouched beach and the iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is stunning–maybe the prettiest so far in The White Lotus canon–with 43 acres of steep beryl hills that plunge into the pristine and paper-flat Gulf of Thailand.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
After all, the impossibly blue body of water, the largest alpine lake in North America, is ideal for every warm-weather activity from boating, swimming, and kayaking to hiking, mountain biking, and simply relaxing on the pristine shore of the lake or bobbing about in the ultra-pure waters.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
For a healthy dose of solitude, head to Hunting Island State Park, a pristine stretch of coastline with miles of untouched beach and the iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is stunning–maybe the prettiest so far in The White Lotus canon–with 43 acres of steep beryl hills that plunge into the pristine and paper-flat Gulf of Thailand.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
After all, the impossibly blue body of water, the largest alpine lake in North America, is ideal for every warm-weather activity from boating, swimming, and kayaking to hiking, mountain biking, and simply relaxing on the pristine shore of the lake or bobbing about in the ultra-pure waters.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Aided by their immaculate record of qualifying for Europe in every season since 1992-93, the pair have accumulated nearly 700,000 miles in UEFA competitions (roughly three times the distance to the Moon).—
Conor O'Neill,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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In Brown, Rice found a friend and golfing buddy, two veteran receivers whose perfectionist nature was represented not only on the field but also in coming to work looking immaculate in terms of dress and style.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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This season delivered a unique contrast, blending nostalgia with modernity in a way that felt both familiar and fresh.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
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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Think about it: the record companies forced them to be clean cut and preppy and all those things.—
Gary Gerard Hamilton,
Anchorage Daily News,
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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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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Her approach is a clean break from the 19th-century tradition of American landscape art, in which de facto propagandists like Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Cole depicted land as radiant and virginal, the birthright of any colonial buccaneer drunk on Manifest Destiny.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Africa is a very untouched place for reggae, which is a genre that sings to Africa.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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The dominance of these enhancements has left having a face untouched by cosmetic procedures as something of a rarity.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 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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European countries, especially those in the Mediterranean region, emphasize a diet rich in fresh produce, whole grains, and healthy fats, such as extra virgin olive oil.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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