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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
Use fine-grit sandpaper to lightly rough up slick surfaces so the glue has something to grip, then wipe everything down with an alcohol wipe to remove oils (yes, even on a brand-new book).
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Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Taking up half of the Belfiore’s top two floors, the brand-new unit sprawls across almost 9,000 square feet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
In practice, that means a collector can walk from an Egyptian stele to a Calder mobile to a brand-new figurative painting in less than two minutes.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Amazon Smart Speaker Deal The brand-new Echo Dot Max delivers nearly three times the bass of previous standard models, with deep clarity to fine-tune your room layout.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
Taking up half of the Belfiore’s top two floors, the brand-new unit sprawls across almost 9,000 square feet.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
In practice, that means a collector can walk from an Egyptian stele to a Calder mobile to a brand-new figurative painting in less than two minutes.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Amazon Smart Speaker Deal The brand-new Echo Dot Max delivers nearly three times the bass of previous standard models, with deep clarity to fine-tune your room layout.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brand-new
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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The sand is usually pristine, finding a spot is often easier, and relaxation is virtually guaranteed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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As such, fresh talks will be needed to resolve his future.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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