as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
all that the skyscraper has going for it is its newness, for it's an ugly, poorly designed building
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Recent Examples of newness
The energy of youth and the newness of the group — not to mention a lighter air and reinvigoration for some returning coaches, who feel freer and more heard under Stammen than Shildt — has made for fun banter during drills and live batting practice sessions.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Shimmer infusions offered a sense of newness.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Milan’s Fall/Winter 2026 runways were filled with even more newness than usual.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
The newness extends to the Lyric Opera itself.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The newness manifested in strange ways.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
According to celebrity stylist Samantha Brown, Coachella 2026 will see a blend of nostalgia and newness.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
And the long-term data about these materials’ stability is only now being developed given their newness.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Shimmer infusions offered a sense of newness.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Milan’s Fall/Winter 2026 runways were filled with even more newness than usual.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
The newness extends to the Lyric Opera itself.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The newness manifested in strange ways.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
According to celebrity stylist Samantha Brown, Coachella 2026 will see a blend of nostalgia and newness.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
And the long-term data about these materials’ stability is only now being developed given their newness.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
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The regen paddle was almost a novelty item compared to the Bolt’s new system.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Folks from around here are known to put almost anything on a barbecue pit, and Jack Stack has all the usual suspects—brisket, turkey, sausage, pork, and chicken—plus novelties like lamb ribs and their massive Crown Prime Beef Ribs.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both leafy herbs add a delicious freshness that tastes and smells like summer, even in the dead of winter.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whites from Burgundy generally have a judicious use of oak and the right balance of texture, freshness, and complexity to pair with your favorite dishes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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