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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
Dozens of owners of brand-new homes in Caldwell and elsewhere in Southwest Idaho have told the Idaho Statesman about construction defects, including poor ventilation that traps moisture and mold, water intrusion and structural problems from poor framing.
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
The book will feature brand-new interviews from over 80 key players in Scream’s history, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Kevin Williamson, as well as Jackson.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
One of the main attractions of the Genesis Scottish Open was undoubtedly the 6th hole, where players competed for more than just a good score: the chance to win a brand-new car.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Anyone could be forgiven for not realizing this week’s slasher thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr., is a brand-new movie, not a revival of the 1997 box-office hit which launched those two as stars and had exactly the same memorable title.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
The book will feature brand-new interviews from over 80 key players in Scream’s history, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Kevin Williamson, as well as Jackson.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
One of the main attractions of the Genesis Scottish Open was undoubtedly the 6th hole, where players competed for more than just a good score: the chance to win a brand-new car.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Anyone could be forgiven for not realizing this week’s slasher thriller, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr., is a brand-new movie, not a revival of the 1997 box-office hit which launched those two as stars and had exactly the same memorable title.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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Vik’s terroir encompasses a pristine landscape composed of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate and distinct exposures, and all cooled by Pacific coastal breezes and winds from high in the Andes.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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Yes, from my forehead to my neck, my skin is pristine: even and smooth, and glows like no other, I’m told.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The 151st Kentucky Derby set new records for all-sources handle and viewership.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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The sports arena floated as a solution to save the State Fair site never materialized, but new buildings did begin to replace the old on the fairgrounds, including a 1,000-seat amphitheater in 1974 and a new Coliseum in 1976.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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From this central hub, fresh batches of corn dog batter and hot dogs are prepped before runners take the food to the other three locations.—
Amelia Wu
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Soon after, a survey found a new gelatinous ball of fresh eggs near the microphone that recorded it.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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“Brand-new.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brand-new. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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