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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
one of the state's few remaining tracts of virginal prairie
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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent
the romance between the young boy and girl is portrayed with virginal innocence that is touching in this day and age
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Recent Examples of virginal
That’s because our immune systems are no longer so virginal to the SARS-CoV-2, given previous exposure to its spike proteins via vaccination or natural infection.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Forestis, Dolomites, Italy The roots of Forestis reach back to the 1910s, when the Austro-Hungarian monarchy began building a healing sanatorium amid the thick, virginal forest and mountain views of the Dolomites in northeastern Italy, now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
—Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Don’t let his pure, virginal starting colors fool you, though.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 25 May 2024
The world came to a screeching halt when Britney and Christina Aguilera pranced onto the stage of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in virginal, white wedding gowns and kissed Madonna—on the lips.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Forestis, Dolomites, Italy The roots of Forestis reach back to the 1910s, when the Austro-Hungarian monarchy began building a healing sanatorium amid the thick, virginal forest and mountain views of the Dolomites in northeastern Italy, now a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
—Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2024
Don’t let his pure, virginal starting colors fool you, though.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 25 May 2024
The world came to a screeching halt when Britney and Christina Aguilera pranced onto the stage of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in virginal, white wedding gowns and kissed Madonna—on the lips.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virginal
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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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Half of metro Atlanta's adults are unmarried, so the odds for finding love here could be in your favor.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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About 46% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older are unmarried, and some cities have even higher populations of singles, according to a CBS News Data Team analysis of U.S. Census data.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
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There will be an all-electric Ferrari by then, and Ferrari’s strategy of hedging its bets by continuing with hybrid and pure internal-combustion drivetrains alongside its new electric model might look prescient.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Further research on the toxicity of A. muricata and clinical trials testing the pure compounds are needed to fully elucidate its pharmacological activities and ensure the safety of A. muricata as a potential drug for various diseases.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 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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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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After all, isn't email just a digital version of the old interoffice memo? Time enough for a fresh start.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
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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The maiden voyage of Neoliner Origin, as the ship has been christened, spotlights a new era in environmentally friendly shipping as growing regulatory pressure by governments pushes the maritime sector to cut its climate emissions.—
Nick Nuttall,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Its maiden voyage in January 2027 will surely make a sizable splash in the yachting world.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
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The medieval image of rape—as the act of a violent stranger upon a chaste victim who goes straight to the authorities—persisted undisturbed in American courts through the nineteen-sixties.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Soil and Water Well-draining soil is critical for chaste trees.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Virginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virginal. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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