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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
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Half Moon Resort in Jamaica is a luxurious destination set on 400 acres of lush grounds with two miles of pristine beachfront.
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Adams, the first Black woman to receive the lieutenant colonel rank, was a stickler for a pristine uniform.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Artificial Christmas trees can take on a look that rivals the most pristine of pines with a few helpful decorating strategies.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Adams, the first Black woman to receive the lieutenant colonel rank, was a stickler for a pristine uniform.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Artificial Christmas trees can take on a look that rivals the most pristine of pines with a few helpful decorating strategies.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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The vibes are immaculate with sunken in outdoor booths overlooking Magic Kingdom and cozy heat lamps.Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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Niki starts out in the ’50s with the artist wearing an immaculate white dress and a glistening tiara, striking delicate poses for a photographer that orders her around.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Now, red underwear for New Year’s Eve is a common ritual; they are often worn inside out and put on the right way after midnight, or thrown out entirely after midnight, signaling a fresh start mentality for the year ahead.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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His style can most accurately be described as a fresh take on old Hollywood glamour.Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
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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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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.Leah Campano, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
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Depp goes beyond Ellen’s virginal purity to complicate our understanding of this character’s relationship to darkness — how she is at once disturbed by and deeply intimate with it.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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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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De-Grime Outdoor Furniture Outdoor furniture can get pretty gross, especially during pollen season and after a cold winter where it was left untouched for months on end.Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the remaining three on death row whose sentences are untouched are: Robert Bowers, convicted for the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue; Dylann Roof, convicted of the shooting at the Mother Emanuel AME Church; and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for the Boston Marathon bombing.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Founders Iris Alonzo and Carolina Crespo pioneered two sustainable supply chains that transform existing cotton waste streams into world-first basics, eliminating the use of any virgin raw materials.Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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As environmental regulations tighten and consumer attention on sustainability increases, the fashion industry is moving away from traditional linear production models and adopting more innovative, circular approaches that focus on lowering the need for new, virgin materials.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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