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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
the state's only remaining virgin forest
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable
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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation
a vast expanse of virgin territory
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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order
the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers
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Recent Examples of virgin
Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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
Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
It was matured in French virgin Oak casks from Nevers before being transferred to Pedro Ximenez casks in 2021 for an additional year of aging.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 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
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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That final funeral procession and Emilia’s symbolic transformation into a virgin seems inspired by Mexico’s rich history of serenades to and worship of the Virgen de Guadalupe.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
It was matured in French virgin Oak casks from Nevers before being transferred to Pedro Ximenez casks in 2021 for an additional year of aging.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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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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For water enthusiasts, Dominica recently unveiled a groundbreaking 32-nautical-mile kayak trail encircling the island—a six-day journey through pristine waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is situated on the pristine shores of West Bay Beach in Roatán, Honduras.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Two of the league’s best pure scorers and most pugnacious alpha dogs go at it Wednesday, with each trying more than 10 3-pointers a game this season.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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In warmer months, rent a boat or jet ski and head to Goat Island to congregate with other boaters who love to swim and relax around the tiny, uninhabited island.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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From Rabat to uninhabited Pacific islands, O'Connor's experiences have shaped what's in the bag and the ethos behind it.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, sets sail Saturday on its maiden voyage.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there is no shortage of interest within Netflix around whether Season 2 can come close to the heights of the show’s maiden voyage.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Focus Features film cost $13 million, well above the going rate for a novice.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are extreme activities available: Think glacier hiking, climbing, and ice cave exploring—all possible even for novices with the assistance of a guide.Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Perfect Holiday on Hulu Four Christmases In this 2008 rom-com, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play an unmarried couple with plans for an exotic holiday getaway.James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, for unmarried women with children, the median wealth dropped sharply to $10,700.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The film is a lot less magical: Mother hosts a rather chaste art show at a local gallery featuring paintings and sculptures of women and dogs.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gender policing is now a blood sport online, where women who seem to defy traditional expectations of staying hot, quiet, chaste, and weak are humiliated and attacked en masse.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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“Virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgin. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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