Meaning & use
pristine
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In its original, unspoiled condition; completely clean or fresh.
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The hikers were rewarded with a view of a pristine mountain lake.
He kept his vintage car in pristine condition for over thirty years.
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Often used for both natural landscapes and well-maintained objects.
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