How to Use pristine in a Sentence

pristine

adjective
Definition of pristinenext
Synonyms for pristinenext
  • The United States still has a pristine grade from Moody’s.
    — Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2023
  • But, a pristine timepiece from the brand dating back to 1914?
    — Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
  • And the pristine Deam Wilderness Area is taking the brunt of the destruction.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 5 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • Suddenly, pristine footage of the planet fills the 16K x 16K screen.
    — Mark Gray, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Make no mistake: This isn’t a pristine white sand spot.
    — Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
  • 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
  • The towel will look less than pleasant, but the slices will be pretty pristine.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Dollarhide recalled the pristine lawns of Scotia in its prime.
    — Michael Waters, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The island is known for its pristine beaches and prime surfing waves.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Not all solar projects need to be built on pristine public lands.
    — Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2023
  • The courts at Reserve are pristine, and the vibes are immaculate.
    — Claire Stern, ELLE, 28 June 2023
  • One of the restaurant’s pristine, white sofas was splattered with blood.
    — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 28 June 2023
  • Anderson’s books are old and new, pristine and beat up.
    — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 23 June 2023
  • 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
  • Normally, the rivers that run through Alaska are a pristine blue.
    — Bychris Morris, Fortune, 29 May 2024
  • This park is famous for its wild horses and miles of pristine beaches.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 14 May 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • The typical stay-at-home girlfriend video opens on a young woman in a pristine apartment.
    — Rory Satran, WSJ, 23 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • The sandbar was named after Richard Nixon, who had a home overlooking the pristine shallow area.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Preserve the pristine beauty of your oven with this Oven Guards, the unsung heroes of kitchen maintenance.
    — Priscilla Mak, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Perhaps most importantly, the pristine ride has less than 790 miles on the dial.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Looking to take a nice, slow drive through some of America's most pristine wilderness?
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024
  • 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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