NOVELTY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

novelty

noun

ˈnä-vəl-tē

Definition of novelty

as in newness

the quality or appeal of being new the novelty of having a cat wore off after the first time I had to change the litter box

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as in notion

novelties plural small useful items travel kits filled with small bars of soap, a folding toothbrush, and other novelties

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as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest a shop selling souvenirs, T-shirts, and assorted novelties for tourists passing through

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Recent Examples of novelty This definitely helps to bring back that connection, and also novelty brings desire back to couples. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 His chief rival in the race was the novelty candidate pictured above. — New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Still, some have derided the spectacle of novelty candidates. — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 But presidential scandals, which once dominated the media cycle for weeks and months, now come and go at the speed of an attention economy that demands constant novelty. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty

Noun

And with this newness, inevitably comes a range of questions.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Where front loaders beat top load washers is newness in features and smart technology.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of newness

Noun

Paul Schmidt, a Covington & Burling trial attorney representing Meta, contested O'Neill's arguments, and disputed the notion that Meta executives misled the public with their statements about child safety.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Ogunyemi rejects the notion that encouragement is merely a soft leadership practice that can’t be connected to measurable business outcomes.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of notion

Noun

Native species tend to establish faster and handle local climate stress better than ornamentals imported from other regions.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Definition of ornamental

Noun

The American supermarket, with its endless array of products and innovations like the shopping cart and barcodes, has achieved an almost mythical status around the world.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Players ruthlessly compete for victory points derived from controlling systems, building specific structures, discovering artifacts, and researching scientific innovations.

— Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of innovation

Noun

The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
In addition to his ornament, Hynes is also gearing up for the release of his 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie The Nights Before Christmas, which was inspired in part by the actor’s love of Groundhog Day and the Back to the Future trilogy.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

The Miele vacuum- sealing drawer extends the freshness of foods by removing oxygen and creating an airtight seal.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Along with the star, Bergamote 22 expertly blends in grapefruit and petitgrain for an effervescent opening, combined with white tea notes for extra freshness, plus a woody backbone of vetiver paired with amber and musk.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of freshness

Noun

The new, 115,000 square-foot store is expected to employ around 450 people and will sell a variety of food, including produce, baked goods, deli products and will offer a selection of wine and beer.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The board have pointed to the team having so many midfielders and the variety of profiles on offer, from the box-crashing Jude Bellingham to the versatile new signing Bernardo Silva.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of variety

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