How to Use pristine in a Sentence
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The United States still has a pristine grade from Moody’s.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023
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But, a pristine timepiece from the brand dating back to 1914?
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
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And the pristine Deam Wilderness Area is taking the brunt of the destruction.
—The Indianapolis Star, 5 Jan. 2024
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Sealing the deal: the group’s pristine harmonizing on the song’s hook as the cypher came to an end.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2023
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Suddenly, pristine footage of the planet fills the 16K x 16K screen.
—Mark Gray, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2023
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Make no mistake: This isn’t a pristine white sand spot.
—Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
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Beyond the pristine beaches, there’s no shortage of new things to do in the Hamptons this year.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2023
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The towel will look less than pleasant, but the slices will be pretty pristine.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
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Now, the Huskies are back on Montlake for what should be a pristine weekend in terms of weather.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024
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Dollarhide recalled the pristine lawns of Scotia in its prime.
—Michael Waters, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2024
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The island is known for its pristine beaches and prime surfing waves.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2023
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Not all solar projects need to be built on pristine public lands.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2023
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The courts at Reserve are pristine, and the vibes are immaculate.
—Claire Stern, ELLE, 28 June 2023
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One of the restaurant’s pristine, white sofas was splattered with blood.
—Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 28 June 2023
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Anderson’s books are old and new, pristine and beat up.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 23 June 2023
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The property is nestled on some 3,654 acres of pristine hills, vales and fields in southeast San Jose.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
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Normally, the rivers that run through Alaska are a pristine blue.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 29 May 2024
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This park is famous for its wild horses and miles of pristine beaches.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 May 2024
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The pristine beach area is prime for ceremonies and cocktail hours, as are the three outdoor swimming pools.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2023
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War has turned a pristine, white-sand beach near the Ukrainian Black Sea resort town of Odesa into a crime scene.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2023
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The typical stay-at-home girlfriend video opens on a young woman in a pristine apartment.
—Rory Satran, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2023
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The Rim Fire cost the family millions in damage and forever changed the face of their pristine ranchland.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2023
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While mud went flying, none seemed to hit the golfer, who then looked down quizzically at his pristine golfing glove.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
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The sandbar was named after Richard Nixon, who had a home overlooking the pristine shallow area.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
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Researchers hope this pristine space dirt will reveal clues about the birth of our solar system and the genesis of life on Earth.
—Katrina Miller, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2023
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There, a half-day catamaran sail awaits, as does surfing in the pristine waters with a tutor at your side.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
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Preserve the pristine beauty of your oven with this Oven Guards, the unsung heroes of kitchen maintenance.
—Priscilla Mak, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
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Perhaps most importantly, the pristine ride has less than 790 miles on the dial.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
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Looking to take a nice, slow drive through some of America's most pristine wilderness?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024
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Friendly staff on the ground in the Bahamas keep it pristine, raking sand and keeping cabanas and beach chairs cozy while helping guests find their way.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 July 2024
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