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adjective

Definition of virginnext
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as in virginal
never having had sexual relations encouraged the virgin youths to remain chaste

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as in pristine
being in an original and unused or unspoiled state the state's only remaining virgin forest

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as in pure
free from any trace of the coarse or indecent his photographs of nudes have such a virgin purity about them that only a prude would find them objectionable

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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation a vast expanse of virgin territory

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as in maiden
coming before all others in time or order the political analyst's virgin effort at a cloak-and-dagger thriller

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virgin

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noun

ˈvər-jən How to pronounce virgin (audio)
as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a virgin in the world of comedy clubs, he's still learning to deal with hecklers

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Recent Examples of virgin
Adjective
Alongside the app’s disappointment in the brand’s choice to use virgin polyester in its design--which, unlike recycled polyester, has not been previously used--the biggest issue Good On You found with the brand was its lack of transparency. — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil may reduce the risk of heart disease, thanks in part to antioxidants and healthy fats. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026
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Some recycled materials are on par, some are cheaper with virgin, others more expensive, and every single scenario is different. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Keep the punch virgin, or add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for virgin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virgin
  1. virginal
  2. pristine
  3. pure
  4. uninhabited
  5. maiden
  6. novice
  7. unmarried
  8. fresh
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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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  • Unitree’s debut is the first real public-market pricing on a pure-play humanoid robot company.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His pure skill level and offensive IQ are long-term minor concerns.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pure
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  • The teenager, who was Black, had traveled to the uninhabited island with a group of friends from high school, all of whom were white.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In 2002, Morocco and Spain had a standoff after both sent forces to a small uninhabited island off Ceuta.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of uninhabited
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  • Another record falls as the world's largest all-electric airplane makes its maiden flight.
    — David Szondy August 13, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The battery-electric propulsion system delivered more than one megawatt of power during the maiden flight.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of maiden
Noun
  • The epic eight-part Italian drama was widely acclaimed and streamed in the fall on Mubi, a relatively novice player in the episodic game.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The music industry has been wrestling with the pros and cons of the new technology that allows musical novices to create professional-sounding songs in seconds.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • Married respondents went from roughly +30 to +50; unmarried respondents went from near breakeven to about -15.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The comedic yet heartfelt film tells the story of Colman’s Fisherwoman, who is made fun of in her village for being an unmarried woman.
    — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unmarried
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  • That choice was to keep him fresh for the more important league game on the weekend.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Apart from the cleanup, the Kallimarmaro is also getting a new track, upgraded lighting and fresh support facilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh

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