as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
all that the skyscraper has going for it is its newness, for it's an ugly, poorly designed building
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Recent Examples of newness
The vernal atmosphere of May is encouraging us all to gather newness around us and refresh our lives for the spring season.
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Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Myers said the hotel’s relative newness was a magnet for prospective buyers.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
In contrast to the flashy newness of One Vanderbilt, the observation deck at 30 Rock has old-school romance.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
And that's just one product on a short list of newness across hair, makeup and skin care that's already made a major impression.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
There is friction and newness there.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the newness of ABS has led to some confusion, which has already yielded some very entertaining results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Myers said the hotel’s relative newness was a magnet for prospective buyers.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
In contrast to the flashy newness of One Vanderbilt, the observation deck at 30 Rock has old-school romance.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
And that's just one product on a short list of newness across hair, makeup and skin care that's already made a major impression.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
There is friction and newness there.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the newness of ABS has led to some confusion, which has already yielded some very entertaining results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
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That broad appeal is part of why NeeDohs have crossed over from a kids’ aisle novelty into a wider audience of teens, students and adults looking for something to fidget with at a desk or during stressful moments.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Why Adults Are Reaching for Stress Relief Toys The appeal is not just novelty.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
Noun
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If an egg's freshness is at all uncertain, cook it through completely.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Maybe just my voice and the freshness of my time to rescue a legacy that was getting lost among modern genres.—
Sarah Moreno
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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