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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
The companies say expanding domestic recycling and processing could strengthen battery supply chains while reducing dependence on virgin critical minerals. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 Then, apply virgin coconut oil with a clean cloth, rubbing the wood in circular motions. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
It was aged for about three decades in ex-bourbon barrels, and then finished in four different cask types for three to six years—virgin Japanese mizunara oak, American virgin oak, Oloroso sherry, and Pedro Ximénez sherry. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 July 2026 Erotic Teen Fan Fiction Movie By Morgan Lehmann A teen virgin writing erotic fiction online must collaborate with her school’s promiscuous quarterback when asked to write about her nonexistent love life for a publisher. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 July 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
  • For her portrayal of the virginal Catholic girl who persuades Terry to take a stand and make something of himself, Saint won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1955.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The female figures of the Three Graces represent the literal gift of a woman giving her virginal body to a man as property bestowed upon a new owner.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of virginal
Adjective
  • Nestled at the northeast end of a seven-mile-long deep water fjord, guests have 600 acres of pristine nature to explore.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Smiling serenely, the author looks immaculately put-together, including her matte red lips, which are even more striking contrasted against her pristine white suit.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pristine
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  • Kerry’s pure love for her son despite his precarious origins is a meaningful emotional fulcrum.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Individually, the songs on Beat were largely recognizable in the broader indie rock world—post-rock and shoegaze live alongside torchy trip-hop and pure ambient.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of pure
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  • The uninhabited island is located in the middle of the Mona Passage, a strait between Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Six goats—with names like Gilligan and MacLovin'—nibble on the leaves of bush honeysuckle and English ivy, clearing some of the invasive plant species that have choked out the native flora that once flourished on the uninhabited island.
    — Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of uninhabited
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  • The first points at the new Ryan Field went to — fittingly enough — the Wildcats when Jackson Kleather booted a 50-yarder between the uprights to cap off Northwestern's maiden drive in their new home.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The maiden flight was conducted by Captain and Test Pilot Bernardo Saez-Benito and First Officer and Experimental Test Pilot Sylvain Guiraud.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of maiden
Noun
  • In the latest, The Big Cats Dance Party, a high-profile case falls to a novice sleuth while the agency’s founder is away.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • To a novice taster, sipping out of a plastic Mets carafe, the wine smelled like dry grass and very ripe blackberries.
    — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of novice
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  • Lizzie’s status as an unmarried 32-year-old woman at the time of Andrew and Abby’s deaths was highly unusual, however, leading some historians to speculate about her sexuality, which would not have been openly discussed in the Victorian era.
    — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In a reversal, a California regulator says unmarried drivers should not pay more for auto insurance.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of unmarried
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  • But fresh inflation data expected next week will factor into the central bank’s decision.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The stark contrast is that the arguments are new; the drama is fresh.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of fresh

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“Virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virgin. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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