like new
The phrase "like new" is commonly used in product descriptions, advertising, and resale markets to describe items that appear almost as if they were never used.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)In a condition almost identical to its original, showing minimal signs of wear.
Example
- The book is in like new condition, with no marks or creases.
- She sold her phone as like new because it had barely been used.
B2Resale
(advertising, sales)Previously owned but maintained so well that it appears nearly unused.
Example
- This car is like new, with only a few hundred miles on the odometer.
- The laptop was returned like new, with all original packaging intact.
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