as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
the freshness of that teacher's approach makes his classes fun and interesting
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Recent Examples of freshness
The Best Way To Store Strawberries For ultimate freshness, store your strawberries in the plastic clamshell container they were purchased in.
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The spots that get overlooked are often the ones making the biggest impact on air quality, odors and overall freshness.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
For maximum freshness, store bell peppers in the refrigerator's crisper drawer and use them within a week.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Macharia takes tradition, freshness, seasonality, and each of the 18 guests’ preferences into account when crafting his menus, drawing inspiration from his personal taste and research.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Eggs are graded soon after they are laid, and so grading has nothing to do with freshness.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Follow the package instructions when buying pre-packaged spinach to wash and store for freshness.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the casual, conveyor belt setup; diners rave about its excellent quality and freshness.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
At Anjin Nick and Leslie Goellner serve a rotating menu based on seasonal freshness.
—Jenna Thompson
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The spots that get overlooked are often the ones making the biggest impact on air quality, odors and overall freshness.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
For maximum freshness, store bell peppers in the refrigerator's crisper drawer and use them within a week.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Macharia takes tradition, freshness, seasonality, and each of the 18 guests’ preferences into account when crafting his menus, drawing inspiration from his personal taste and research.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Eggs are graded soon after they are laid, and so grading has nothing to do with freshness.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Follow the package instructions when buying pre-packaged spinach to wash and store for freshness.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the casual, conveyor belt setup; diners rave about its excellent quality and freshness.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
At Anjin Nick and Leslie Goellner serve a rotating menu based on seasonal freshness.
—Jenna Thompson
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshness
Noun
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In kitchens around the country, chefs are translating this novelty into dishes that aren’t too challenging to get behind.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most of these use a hand crank to churn, which can be a novelty at first, but a drag as the process wears on.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is friction and newness there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Freshness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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