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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
The war between the old Gods and the brand-new.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Also, starting in 2026, a brand-new above-the-line deduction allows non-itemizers to deduct up to $1,000 in charitable gifts ($2,000 if married filing jointly).
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
According to Mercedes-Benz' website, a brand-new 2025 G-Class SUV — or G-Wagon, as it's often called — can range in price from $148,250 to $186,100, depending on the model.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Mario Tennis returns Following the movie teaser, the stream shifted to new game announcements, the first of which being a brand-new entry in one of Nintendo’s best sports spin-offs, Mario Tennis.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Also, starting in 2026, a brand-new above-the-line deduction allows non-itemizers to deduct up to $1,000 in charitable gifts ($2,000 if married filing jointly).
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
According to Mercedes-Benz' website, a brand-new 2025 G-Class SUV — or G-Wagon, as it's often called — can range in price from $148,250 to $186,100, depending on the model.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Mario Tennis returns Following the movie teaser, the stream shifted to new game announcements, the first of which being a brand-new entry in one of Nintendo’s best sports spin-offs, Mario Tennis.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
Adjective
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The clash of pristine tailoring with naïve florals, seed beading and distressed leather.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The pristine bathroom will switch to something more ominous every time lightning strikes.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This reduces waste, extends product lifespan, and minimizes the use of new materials.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix series, Too Much, written for her by Lena Dunham, the 33-year-old reflects on what got her to this moment.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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This is the second time in a row that fresh Hindi releases fell short at the box office while a south-Indian film ranked high among global top scorers for a weekend.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The radiance and fresh-grapefruit scent linger on the skin; so do the moisturizing sunflower, passion fruit, açai, babassu, and rice bran oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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