BRAND-NEW Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

brand-new

adjective

ˈbran(d)-ˈnü

Definition of brand-new

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 Raising the cost of baby products such as thermometers or formula for brand-new parents. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Rather than import a brand-new predator to deal with the crabs, the team is topping up a species that already belongs in Mediterranean waters. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the dating series saw 35% of its audience as brand-new viewers. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Handley says homeowners can expect to spend at least a few hundred dollars on lawn maintenance each year, while installing a brand-new lawn can cost significantly more. — The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brand-new

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More than 120 other Reddit users supported the statement, bolstering it with their own proof of its superiority like photos of the state’s pristine sand and crystal clear water more akin to the Caribbean than the Midwest.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
For Kathleen, the more manicured and pristine that set could be, the more things that could have Buddy’s insignia stamped on them and the more objects that could have faces staring out at Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and her friends, the better.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pristine

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Think bright citrus, fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and plenty of bubbles.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Blood Similar to cleaning urine stains, if the blood on your mattress is fresh, then start the process by soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel before cleaning the area.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

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