Synonyms

brand-new

American

[bran-noo, -nyoo, brand-] / ˈbrænˈnu, -ˈnyu, ˈbrænd- /

adjective

entirely new.

brand-new British

adjective

absolutely new

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Other Word Forms

brand-newness noun

Etymology

Origin of brand-new

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

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The company still has to prove that it can pull heat from a brand-new site and transform it into electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal

That space also boasts a cozy window nook, ideal for curling up with a book, as well as a dining area that leads into the brand-new chef’s kitchen, which also offers park views.

From MarketWatch

She was marveling at what she saw—a brand-new pair of ladies’ boots.

From Literature

How people over 110 mounted effective immune responses to a brand-new virus that proved deadly to millions of younger individuals remains a key question.

From Science Daily

Valuing unprofitable growth stocks in brand-new industries is never easy.

From Barron's

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