newness

Definition of newnessnext
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 strongest performance should come from brands and products that can create genuine newness and a compelling reason to engage. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 Nowitzki’s classic will have some newness of its own, with a Dallas Cowboys legend making his debut at the event. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham is surrounded by newness. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Given the relative newness of the program and the voluntary nature of the certification, not all native plant suppliers will be included, although the list will likely expand over time. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 For retailers and brands wanting to tap in, differentiation will rely on newness and innovation. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 Brandel’s relative newness at center warrants observation once the season starts. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 From those unpromising beginnings, Ondaatje found, in his writing, newness and, in language, a certain freedom. Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026 Where front loaders beat top load washers is newness in features and smart technology. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
  • For all beauty’s investments in virtual try-on for shade matching and makeup looks, the tech has struggled to graduate from novelty to shopping habit.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hermès tends to express itself through craft rather than through novelty.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Keeping the plastic on helps prevent dehydration and extends their freshness by up to a week.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Marley Spoon says its products are backed by a freshness and quality guarantee for four days after a subscription box arrives.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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