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
The next day will bring still more novelty: The speech from the throne — the government’s road map to its legislative plans — will be read not by the governor general, as usual, but by King Charles, in his capacity as Canada’s monarch.
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Ian Austen, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But once the novelty of soaking in rays wears off, reality sinks in: Then begins the maintenance tasks like mowing, tree trimming, and sprucing up your home's exterior—which comes with noise and potential nuisances for neighbors.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
Breton’s victory can partially be attributed to the relative novelty of his project (which transplanted Freud from the clinic to the gallery), in contrast to Goll’s vaguer claims to radical change.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Cast at center the majority of his career, the 3-pointer largely was novelty, as can be the case with many centers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
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Ian Austen, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But once the novelty of soaking in rays wears off, reality sinks in: Then begins the maintenance tasks like mowing, tree trimming, and sprucing up your home's exterior—which comes with noise and potential nuisances for neighbors.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
Breton’s victory can partially be attributed to the relative novelty of his project (which transplanted Freud from the clinic to the gallery), in contrast to Goll’s vaguer claims to radical change.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Cast at center the majority of his career, the 3-pointer largely was novelty, as can be the case with many centers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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The notion of an international order based on rules, norms, and broadly shared values has deep roots.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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Recognizing this, Calm, the leading mental health platform, has launched Not Calm Moms, a bold new initiative reframing maternal mental health around the community, not unattainable notions of serenity.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Both of us are at the University of Colorado Center for COMBAT Research, where one of our core missions is to improve the psychological health of these families through education, innovation and high-impact research.—
Anne Ritter,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Public investments in science have produced economic health and prosperity for all Americans and advanced our national security through innovation and soft diplomacy.—
Mary K. Feeney,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Laptops, printers and other tech gadgets have been disappearing from Broward schools, in part due to lax controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent audits state.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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While most magicians rely on illusion, gadgets, and cutting-edge technology, Blaine’s magic is grounded in raw human endurance, discipline, and the ability to push the limits of both body and mind.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Also unveiled are floral ornaments and garlands that haven’t been visible for decades: the result is a grand, wedding-cake-like aesthetic. Inside the building, meanwhile, the grand lobby features restored leaded glass and marble panels; while wooden desks and booths hark back to the 1920s roots.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Idiomatic ornaments enlivened the repeat sections; these had a particularly exhilarating impact in Variation 5, amid sixteenth notes of already breathtaking effortlessness.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Its adaptable, low-profile design fits into a variety of spaces without the bulk of traditional units.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The commission currently helps cover rent for around 17,000 households through a variety of programs, all of which are federally funded.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min A New York Yankees fan had the opportunity to go home with an awesome souvenir, but the goodness of his heart got to him.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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Tickets were priced at $45 per person and included a business passport checklist, goodie bags, souvenirs and entry into a raffle.—
Kaitlin Mikrut,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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The filmmakers were selected for their originality across fiction, non-fiction, animation and student filmmaking.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a world full of Chicken Jockeys and movies inspired by toys, the film is a bright blast of originality — not in the least because of its furry star.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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