span-new

adjective

ˈspan-ˈnü How to pronounce span-new (audio)
Definition of span-newnext
as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state I love the smell of a span-new book

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  1. pristine
  2. fresh
  3. virginal
  4. brand-new
Adjective
  • One Swiss town features ski slopes so glorious they were honored with hosting the first Winter Olympics, while another is at the base of three Central American volcanoes and features pristine Spanish architecture.
    Emma Tubbs, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Only accessible by boat, the uninhabited nature preserve’s salt marshes, dunes, and pristine beaches are great spots to hunt for fossils, fish, or camp.
    Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • 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
  • His style can most accurately be described as a fresh take on old Hollywood glamour.
    Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • Refill sapped soap dispensers, refresh your cleaning arsenal with brand-new sponges and wipes, and pamper yourself with a new moisturizer, all thanks to these deals from Amazon’s Everyday Essentials storefront.
    Melissa Epifano, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Crosby scores a brand-new top 10 hit in the United Kingdom this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of brand-new
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spanned

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spanning

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“Span-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/span-new. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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