SPAN-NEW Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

span-new

adjective

ˈspan-ˈnü

Definition of span-new

as in pristine

being in an original and unused or unspoiled state I love the smell of a span-new book

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The Sooner actually flubbed his first chip shot on the Par 3 before holing his next attempt with pristine touch.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
For the second half of the trip, a 15-minute boat ride takes guests to the Gili Islands, an archipelago known for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters.

— Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

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Kris and Billy watch that one together in an intimate sleepover, sinking into the murky texture of a scene in which the virginal actor allowed a jerk to take off her clothes.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Sam neglects the standards of his profession to protect women who Cady could hurt, especially someone like Sam’s virginal teen daughter, Dani.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Definition of virginal

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No matter what, this brand-new defense couldn’t have asked for a better debut, though several questions still need to be answered.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Imagine booking a ticket on one of Europe’s premier airlines, stepping onto a brand-new, ultra-modern Airbus A350, and walking past 34 of the grandest business-class suites in the sky — only to be told no one is allowed to sit in them.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of brand-new

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