brand-new
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of brand-new
First recorded in 1560–70
Example Sentences
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“When you get a brand-new piece of music, as we did with ‘The Dead Dance,’ you’re creating the physical tapestry for this song for the future,” Baker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The company has had a recent series of stock-moving disclosures, including the failure of a brand-new heart drug in a Phase 3 trial and lower-than-expected sales of the Wegovy pill in the second quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The service agent told Vivaldi she would need a brand-new AC system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Two brand-new Boeing Air Force Ones are due to be delivered later this decade after a series of delays and cost overruns.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Not such a brand-new, hopeful day after all.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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