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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Camp out under the stars near a pristine, white sand beach at Water Canyon Campground, located on Santa Rosa Island.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
There are also the pristine stretches of sand around Cape Peninsula, a rocky mountain that juts into the sea, including a large colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach, the surfers’ paradise of Llandudno, and nudist-friendly Sandy Bay.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

Adjective

Think bright citrus, fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and plenty of bubbles.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Blood Similar to cleaning urine stains, if the blood on your mattress is fresh, then start the process by soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel before cleaning the area.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of 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

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Genesys Production is already underway at Hyundai Motor Group's brand-new, dedicated Ulsan EV facility in South Korea.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
The old east bleacher seats were available last season to go with brand-new chair-back seats on the west and north sides.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of brand-new

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