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as in narrative
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as in novelette
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as in new
not known or experienced before
that's a novel idea for a TV series
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Recent Examples of novel
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
In this novel, the U.S. government interns thousands of people of Vietnamese descent in camps across the country following a series of attacks by Vietnamese terrorists.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
That is true not just for leisure tourists but also for conference-goers whose research or work runs afoul of the Trump administration's novel interpretation of the First Amendment as not applying to anyone without citizenship.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Sachar’s novel was previously adapted into a motion picture in 2003, directed by Andrew Davis and starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, and Jon Voight.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
In this novel, the U.S. government interns thousands of people of Vietnamese descent in camps across the country following a series of attacks by Vietnamese terrorists.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Looking in different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, for example, is a good way to uncover novel things because different objects emit light in different ways.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
That is true not just for leisure tourists but also for conference-goers whose research or work runs afoul of the Trump administration's novel interpretation of the First Amendment as not applying to anyone without citizenship.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novel
Noun
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Many are reshaping the narrative around contact lens care.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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As the draft enters its final day, Sanders has yet to be picked causing previous pre-draft narratives to resurface throughout the NFL media landscape.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Alfred Hitchcock turned one of Woolrich’s novelettes into Rear Window, for which Woolrich was paid the grand sum of $650.—
Sam Kashner,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
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Graphic novelettes issued by the U.S. Army Cyber Institute aim to educate soldiers about digital threats Stephen Cass 23 Mar 2018 3 min read Stephen Cass is the special projects editor at IEEE Spectrum.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Mar. 2018
Adjective
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George and Amal were welcomed to Brignoles by the mayor, who shared a photo with the couple outside their new home in 2021.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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You’re being invited to graduate from the lessons of your past and step into a new version of yourself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Rather than strain to add an arthouse veneer (or the climactic reveal of an animating trauma), Coogler offers a true synthesis between serious-minded fiction and B-movie camp.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2025
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The engaging historical fiction balances a serious side and a strong sense of humor with its two different main characters: While Benedict has conservative leanings, Bergoglio is a liberal seeking church reform, and their debate tells a tale of human understanding and fallibility.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The firm, which recently released Drawn Together, a monograph of its interiors with Rizzoli, leans into the drama for its more maximalist interiors.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Martin Becker, a professor of environment science and a paleontologist at William Paterson University, had planned to collaborate with a colleague on a comprehensive monograph featuring his fossil collection, according to the civil suit filed last week in Superior Court in Passaic County.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As for the identity of Aradia herself, the name is unfamiliar to contemporary speakers of the dialects spoken in the Tuscany and Romagna regions that Leland allegedly visited.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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For example, some autistic adults are more comfortable spending time with family and lifelong friends, while others may feel more comfortable socializing with unfamiliar people.—
Heidi Moawad, MD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even though their conversation overflows with compliments and funny anecdotes, Clooney and LuPone also share grave concerns about the future of democracy, as well as a firm belief in the power of art to illuminate the darkest times.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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Every aspect feels brighter, with more colorful photography and more personal anecdotes about her upbringing and favorite dishes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Besides the intact fruit itself (including slices or pulp), grapefruit juice can also cause these issues.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adhering to the company’s commitment to environmental protection and resource preservation, Lenzing procures wood and pulp only from certified or controlled sustainable sources.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novel. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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