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
Buying good fish matters because freshness affects taste, safety, and how enjoyable your seafood meal will be.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
Check for freshness by using a float test to ensure the eggs are still safe to consume.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
This spectacular convergence of talent has always produced a bevy of memorable fashion moments, with the red carpet looks combining the refinement of the Academy Awards and the carefree freshness of the Emmys.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer reviews and recommendations while focusing on quality, variety, freshness, cleanliness and menus that balance standout specialties with broad appeal.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Placing the cut stems in a glass of water helps preserve the freshness a bit longer.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Named the best restaurant in the Caribbean by Caribbean Journal, this tranquil seaside spot is even open for breakfast, offering menus that marry international cuisine with Caribbean freshness.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
Check for freshness by using a float test to ensure the eggs are still safe to consume.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
This spectacular convergence of talent has always produced a bevy of memorable fashion moments, with the red carpet looks combining the refinement of the Academy Awards and the carefree freshness of the Emmys.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer reviews and recommendations while focusing on quality, variety, freshness, cleanliness and menus that balance standout specialties with broad appeal.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Additives often include preservatives to maintain freshness and texture or resist mold and bacteria, and emulsifiers to prevent ingredients from naturally separating.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Placing the cut stems in a glass of water helps preserve the freshness a bit longer.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Named the best restaurant in the Caribbean by Caribbean Journal, this tranquil seaside spot is even open for breakfast, offering menus that marry international cuisine with Caribbean freshness.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshness
Noun
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Their music has increasingly moved beyond novelty appeal, with HYPERYOUTH reflecting a more deliberate balance between chaos and control, while still retaining the sense of fun that defines their live performances.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2026
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Larry Ellison, a competitive sailer himself, sponsored an America’s Cup team through Oracle, and SailGP was meant to bring the excitement of sailing races to an annual season, rather than an occasional novelty.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Outback’s new exterior shares newness-billing with a new practical and simplistic interior.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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What that suggests to me is a year of muted newness—more cosmetic iterations than bold new displays of watchmaking prowess.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Freshness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshness. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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