1
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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2
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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3
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
Speaking of which, the soundtrack also overdoses a bit on the calculated wackiness of vintage cuts by Bonzo Dog Band, the Monty Python-adjacent 1960s British novelty music act.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The concept of a diner-style restaurant with a sausage specialty was quite a novelty at the time, and folks lined up to score one of the coveted 11 stools that lined the counter or a seat at one of the seven booths along the wall.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The novelty of touchscreens has worn thin, however.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But this time, the ominous novelty date is two days before the Ides of March, which means the bad luck will cancel itself out.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The concept of a diner-style restaurant with a sausage specialty was quite a novelty at the time, and folks lined up to score one of the coveted 11 stools that lined the counter or a seat at one of the seven booths along the wall.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The novelty of touchscreens has worn thin, however.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
But this time, the ominous novelty date is two days before the Ides of March, which means the bad luck will cancel itself out.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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So yeah, newness is kind of a theme, a clean slate to open this newness.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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And as the virus continues to circulate, more people are being forced to reckon with a life-altering yet often invisible disability whose relative newness offers few answers for the future and few avenues for support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The notion that there is widespread fraud in the system is far more prevalent among the Republican rank and file, more so than others.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the press call Thursday, James and Bonta dismissed the notion that the lack of a federal plaintiff will hurt their Nexstar-Tegna litigation.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To get the most benefits from DE, read our simple application tips for vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, and houseplants.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unlike ornamentals, which generally all go into the ground around Mother’s Day, vegetable crops have a specific planting window for success.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Advances in fabrication techniques and growing environmental awareness will likely accelerate their transition from laboratory innovation to commercial application.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Scientific breakthroughs aren’t keeping up with our collective imagination and the availability of capital to fund new innovation.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The brand is exploring hardware gadgets designed by Jony Ive, as well as upgrading other projects such as its Sora video generation and Atlas web browser.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Handy kitchen gadgets are among the best deals to grab right now, including this best-selling vegetable chopper that makes quick work of dicing, chopping, and prepping ingredients for your next meal.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The store’s display of wooden German pieces, for example, are reproductions of a line of German ornaments from the late 1920s.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Behind them a young man with a paint-flecked beard followed the designer about the set, twitching the hem of the velvet curtains hung at the window and rearranging the ornaments on the mantelpiece.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lack of freshness in this gluey Scottish import is the biggest problem, but the flavor is also disappointingly dull.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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What mattered was the freshness of the programming and the spark of the performances—above all, the sly, idiomatic singing of the soprano Melissa Wimbish.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Festival exclusive events include Night of Too Many Stars — a stand-up, variety, and music telethon to benefit NEXT for Autism — hosted by Jon Stewart, a taping of Nate Bargatze’s upcoming Netflix comedy special, and a Shane Gillis and Friends event at the Hollywood Bowl.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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