like new

phrase

: in very good condition : like something that has recently been made
Once the jewelry has been cleaned, it'll be like new.

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Upgrades like new tires, seats, or a sound system can modernize an older vehicle. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 Plenty of good developments have come to Albania in recent years and have made positive impacts on the tourism industry, like new roads and airport expansions that brought new airlines and more direct flights. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 The airline is also continually adding new international destinations to its route network, like new service to Split, Croatia, and Bari, Italy, which the airline launched this year. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Innovations like new formulations or delivery methods require significant investment but offer substantial patient benefits. — Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like new

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likeness
like new
like nobody's business
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“Like new.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20new. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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