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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
his car is so well cared for that three years later it still looks brand-new
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as in new
recently made and never used before
a brand-new disk still in its original packaging
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Recent Examples of brand-new
Dozens of owners of brand-new homes in Caldwell and elsewhere in Southwest Idaho have told the Idaho Statesman about construction defects, including poor ventilation that traps moisture and mold, water intrusion and structural problems from poor framing.
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
The book will feature brand-new interviews from over 80 key players in Scream’s history, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Kevin Williamson, as well as Jackson.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
One of the main attractions of the Genesis Scottish Open was undoubtedly the 6th hole, where players competed for more than just a good score: the chance to win a brand-new car.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Anyone could be forgiven for not realizing this week’s slasher thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr., is a brand-new movie, not a revival of the 1997 box-office hit which launched those two as stars and had exactly the same memorable title.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
The book will feature brand-new interviews from over 80 key players in Scream’s history, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Kevin Williamson, as well as Jackson.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
One of the main attractions of the Genesis Scottish Open was undoubtedly the 6th hole, where players competed for more than just a good score: the chance to win a brand-new car.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Anyone could be forgiven for not realizing this week’s slasher thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr., is a brand-new movie, not a revival of the 1997 box-office hit which launched those two as stars and had exactly the same memorable title.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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For the adventurous, Greenland offers pristine Arctic landscapes, and for those on expedition-style cruises in Scoresby Sund, there will be a total solar eclipse of up to 2 minutes, 17 seconds, with the sun about 25 degrees above the western horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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Ella Stiller, the daughter of Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, was introduced as a new character on last week's episode of SATC sequel series And Just Like That.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Why bother, when there’s a big and growing market out there for innovative ways to link up pets, pet lovers and new technology?—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Breakfast was filled with delicious homemade pastries, fresh fruit, and eggs prepared any style, all while watching hippos and elephants in the valley below.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Add fresh lemongrass to boiling water and steep it to enhance the flavor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
31 July 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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