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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
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.
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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
Wealthy Upper East Sider step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (Phillippe, now 49) are among Annette's classmates, and the two make a bet that Sebastian can't seduce the virginal new student.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
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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
Wealthy Upper East Sider step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (Phillippe, now 49) are among Annette's classmates, and the two make a bet that Sebastian can't seduce the virginal new student.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virginal
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The pristine German college town of Tübingen flourishes today, in stark contrast to its dark past.—
Eve Glover,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Getaway Enjoy the Outdoors Hit the Beach With 2.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean-fronting shoreline, Sullivan’s Island’s main draw is its pristine shoreline, a wide sandy stretch prime for sandcastle-building and sunbathing.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The move drew swift criticism online, as the brand has long presented itself as a safe haven for unmarried couples.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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The children, Luis, 11, and Antonella, 4, are enrolled in school, and the parents even married in City Hall after 15 years together — a popular move among unmarried couples looking to streamline their asylum cases.—
Luis Ferré-Sadurní,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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The diffuser uses 100% pure essential oils to fragrance your home, and its matte ceramic finish fits into any space like a piece of sophisticated decor.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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This design was first launched in yellow gold with a silver dial, and this configuration remains the purest expression of the asymmetrical concept.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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For olive oil, Jesse suggests a standard extra virgin variety for flavor, but not necessarily the priciest one, reserving the fancy oil for drizzling on top.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
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Here are 12 best extra virgin olive oils for roasting, drizzling, dipping and more.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2024
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Guests throughout the year are dazzled by Fulk’s exquisite interiors and immaculate attention to detail, but the holidays will bring something special.—
Meredith Lepore,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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For most of the restaurant’s existence, Herrera sat on a chair at the counter, with immaculate red nails, taking orders and writing the names of customers on paper bags.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Funding will be used to expand its food Co-op program across Gary by equipping individuals with the skills needed to successfully launch and sustain their own food co-ops, while providing residents with access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tzatziki is a Greek dip made from cucumbers, yogurt, garlic and fresh herbs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket streaks into orbit after launching from the Kennedy Space Center on its maiden flight, at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 16, 2025.—
Michael Sheetz,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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The favourite to replace him is ex-Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is considered to be one of Europe's hottest tacticians for winning Bayer Leverkusen its maiden Bundesliga crown in 2023/2024.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The chaste, optimistic, and conciliatory Tim Scott represents the polar opposite of Donald Trump’s apocalyptic cynicism.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
24 Feb. 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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“Virginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virginal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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