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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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Of course, her final Met Gala appearance was most memorable of all, between her brand-new Bleachella bob, knee-high strappy boots, and unexpected silver cutout minidress by Louis Vuitton.
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Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Downloads and video views for the brand-new girl group’s debut single are down to 42% and 78%, respectively, but streaming and radio have gained to 131% and 168% week-over-week.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Two years after staging his newest play, David Mamet is returning to the big screen with a brand-new cinematic adaptation of the work.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
To be fair, the Chargers just moved into a brand-new training facility during the 2024 offseason in El Segundo, California.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Downloads and video views for the brand-new girl group’s debut single are down to 42% and 78%, respectively, but streaming and radio have gained to 131% and 168% week-over-week.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Two years after staging his newest play, David Mamet is returning to the big screen with a brand-new cinematic adaptation of the work.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
To be fair, the Chargers just moved into a brand-new training facility during the 2024 offseason in El Segundo, California.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Yes, there’s the Ancient Agora and the stunningly pristine Temple of Hephaestus.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pull up the dinghy to The Ranch Escapade, where pristine white sand invites visitors to while away the day with ice-cold drinks and simple, savory Caribbean fare.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Season 5 to explore new relationship, show creator says While some may still be rooting for Emily to patch things up with Gabriel, the focus of this upcoming season will be Emily's relationship with Marcello, Star told Tudum.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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First discovered: 4 hours ago, 12:37 p.m. April 18 Initial location: San Mateo County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Hill Ic A new wildfire was reported today at 12:37 p.m. in San Mateo County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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No food dyes, no goopy corn syrup—just fresh, springy flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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The whiskey is fresh and fruit-forward, with crisp apple, baking spice, and herbal undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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