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
With the Sunseeker Elite X7, homeowners can enjoy a pristine lawn without the traditional hassles of lawn maintenance.
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Tightly packed in a pristine coffee can, Lillian’s crunchy confections disappeared far too quickly.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Advocates are particularly concerned about potential spills of aviation fuel and raw sewage into the pristine Everglades waterways.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Tightly packed in a pristine coffee can, Lillian’s crunchy confections disappeared far too quickly.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Measuring in at more than 600 square kilometers, this pristine preserve is brimming with greater rheas as well as iconic mammals like the guanaco and puma, all while southern right whales can be spotted from the safety of shore from July to November.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Advocates are particularly concerned about potential spills of aviation fuel and raw sewage into the pristine Everglades waterways.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pristine
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Audemars Piguet’s manufacture calibre 4404 offers a strong 70-hour power reserve, while its 433 parts power an accurate flyback chronograph with an immaculate heritage.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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Sometime in the future when and if double-digit wins and Chicago Cubs is a category in immaculate grid, Matthew Boyd will qualify.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The full menu features ten alcoholic and ten no-low ABV serves, each carefully modernized using advanced techniques, refined ingredients, and a fresh approach to balance and presentation.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Designer Elizabeth Ghia’s inspiring spaces bring icons of design history into the 21st century for spaces that feel fresh yet classic.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
Leah Campano,
Seventeen,
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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Official portraits projected her as a modern iteration of 19th-century royal mothers—soft, demure, virginal.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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In fact, a single Old Testament line might be the source for the virginal aspect of the cult of Mary.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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In fact, according to a 2024 McKinsey & Company report, around 80 percent of travelers visit just 10 percent of global attractions—leaving much of the world untouched and unexplored.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Even with a few questions about the position, the linebacker position went almost completely untouched from how the team left it in 2024.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The warm-up official team jackets in navy blue are crafted from an ultra-thin, breathable and bi-stretch blend of recycled and virgin polyester.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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Refined coconut oil usually has a shorter shelf life than virgin olive oil.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
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“Pristine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pristine. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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