Brand-new
What it means
Completely new and not previously used.
Reach for it when emphasizing untouched condition or very recent creation
The art room opened a brand-new set of brushes for the Saturday class.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when plain recency is all the sentence needs
Careful New can include something recently acquired but previously used.
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warm
Fits when renewal, vitality, or recent preparation matters
Careful Fresh can describe ideas and food without meaning untouched.
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warm
newly made
Fits when clear language should emphasize recent creation
Careful The phrase is wordy and does not rule out prior use after manufacture.
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professional
just-launched
Fits when a product or service has entered the market very recently
Careful Launch timing does not establish that every component is new.
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professional
unused
Fits when the item has never been put into service
Careful Unused may be old stock and says nothing about recent manufacture.
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formal
Fits when untouched condition and absence of wear are central
Careful Pristine can describe an old object that has been carefully preserved.
Opposites 3
- used
- secondhand
- worn
Common phrases 3
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brand-new car
The shared club bought a brand-new car with adaptive controls.
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brand-new idea
A brand-new idea emerged from the pupils' mapping exercise.
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brand-new start
The renovated room gave the evening class a brand-new start.
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