like new
phrase
: in very good condition : like something that has recently been made
Once the jewelry has been cleaned, it'll be like new.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Plus, Euclid can switch between zoning and planning, creating renders of future concepts, like new buildings or bike lanes.
—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Like new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20new. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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