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August 26, 2026

pristine

/pɹɪsˈtaɪn/adjective

Completely clean and untouched, as if in its original perfect condition.

Example sentences

  • “The beach looked pristine, without a single piece of litter.”
  • “The hikers found a pristine lake high in the mountains.”

'In pristine condition' is the stock phrase of ads and auctions. Stronger than clean: it means untouched.

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