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adjective

Definition of virginnext
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as in virginal
never having had sexual relations encouraged the virgin youths to remain chaste

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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state the state's only remaining virgin forest

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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable

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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation a vast expanse of virgin territory

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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller

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virgin

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noun

ˈvər-jən How to pronounce virgin (audio)
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers

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Recent Examples of virgin
Adjective
The first 100 customers get a free bottle of Ilios’s proprietary extra virgin olive oil. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 The menu features cakes, crêpes, Belgian waffles, funnel cakes, specialty milkshakes and savory poutine, plus virgin mojitos, dirty sodas, waffles, croffles and cheeseburgers. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
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But although swapping virgin inputs for recycled material is often framed as a silver bullet, such alternatives come with their own environmental and logistical trade-offs. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 The former football player explained that his religious upbringing and internal struggle with his sexuality both contributed to his decision to remain a virgin. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virgin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
  1. virginal
  2. pristine
  3. pure
  4. uninhabited
  5. maiden
  6. novice
  7. unmarried
  8. fresh
Adjective
  • Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Brides were expected, in most cultures at various points in history, to be virginal, pure and dedicated to their husbands.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • The property also partners with the Ibiza Preservation Fund to help protect the Formentera’s famously pristine waters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Then customers can take a seat at a brown banquette and pristine white marble tables, dine at the bar or on the patio near the wine window.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • By the logic of pure procurement, AI bills should be shrinking.
    — Roman Shemet, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The pure thermal spring water contains postbiotic microflora, which can calm the skin and reduce redness.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
Definition of pure
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  • Hundreds of firefighters in Castellón and the Valencia region remain deployed as fires continue burning in largely uninhabited areas.
    — NPR's International Desk, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Most spend their lives at sea or hauled out on remote, uninhabited islands far from anyone.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of uninhabited
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  • According to Air Force officials, the program remains on schedule, with the aircraft’s maiden flight expected in 2028.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Bournemouth are well stocked higher up the pitch for their maiden campaign in Europe.
    — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of maiden
Noun
  • Knowledgeable bartenders guide novices and obsessives alike, making an overwhelming list feel approachable rather than intimidating.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • With tastings, master classes, wine-and-food pairing seminars, conversations, concerts, and in several cases, auctions, wine festivals offer something for everyone from novice to expert.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • In 2022, households headed by single mothers had median wealth of $10,700, compared with $87,200 among households headed by unmarried women without children under 18.
    — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • But the share of younger, unmarried gym members without kids is growing.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of unmarried
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  • Regional allies have not reported fresh Iranian attacks during the pause in US airstrikes.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • For almost three months the source of the infection remained a mystery and Americans were warned that fresh fruits, vegetables and greens, which had been culprits in the past, were the most common sources.
    — Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of fresh

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