1
as in mint
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state
a pristine forest that has never been subjected to logging or development
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as in immaculate
free from dirt or stain
one doesn't dare spill anything on his car's pristine upholstery
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Recent Examples of pristine
Her cookware was singled out as being too expensive and too pristine, a criticism that some Black women said was based in racist and dated assumptions.
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Each of these places combines modern amenities with proximity to pristine beachscapes and plenty of wellness opportunities—if sunrise yoga, bee venom facials, and midnight massages are your speed.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Several agents observed that the new money in Palm Beach County is notably younger: couples with small children who have fled larger cities to congregate with the like-minded in a pristine place without the irritation of homelessness or, for that matter, encounters with the middle class.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Each of these places combines modern amenities with proximity to pristine beachscapes and plenty of wellness opportunities—if sunrise yoga, bee venom facials, and midnight massages are your speed.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025
These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Several agents observed that the new money in Palm Beach County is notably younger: couples with small children who have fled larger cities to congregate with the like-minded in a pristine place without the irritation of homelessness or, for that matter, encounters with the middle class.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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In early April, for instance, she was spotted in an immaculate white suit with a double-breasted blazer, gold jewelry, a hint of cleavage, and sharply tailored dress pants.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2025
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The historic center, where the palace and government buildings lie between massive castles built by the Portuguese, hugs an immaculate harbor ringed by buildings that look like a set from a fantasy film.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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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No food dyes, no goopy corn syrup—just fresh, springy flavors.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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Would the virginal and so presumably menstruating Mary have been barred from worshipping her son?—
S. C. Cornell,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Why keep up this fake pretense that each date is somehow brand-new, virginal?—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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But the challengers urged the Supreme Court to leave the district court orders untouched.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the Russian Federation—under heavy U.S. sanctions since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine—was left untouched.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a skillet, sweat the onion with half the extra virgin olive oil for several minutes over medium heat.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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Breakthroughs are being made through the use of hydrometallurgical processes to recycle graphite, while research from London's Imperial College suggests that small batteries made with recycled cathode active materials can perform better than those made with virgin materials from Chinese suppliers.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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