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
Even worse, amid the endless barrage of newness, our tolerance for sitting with work that may surprise or challenge us, confound and move us, weakens—or vanishes entirely.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Lardini played a safer game, answering demand for newness that avoids risk-taking.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Boasting a similar silhouette to the Ultra Mini, these boots effortlessly combine newness with versatility.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Despite the turmoil, there was hope about the future of the country—a sea change that suggested a newness and potential.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The Outback’s new exterior shares newness-billing with a new practical and simplistic interior.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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
While 2025 denim was nearly a carbon copy of 2024—loose fits, Western influences, denim coordinates and minimal distressing—2026 could see an injection of newness.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Lardini played a safer game, answering demand for newness that avoids risk-taking.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Boasting a similar silhouette to the Ultra Mini, these boots effortlessly combine newness with versatility.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Despite the turmoil, there was hope about the future of the country—a sea change that suggested a newness and potential.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The Outback’s new exterior shares newness-billing with a new practical and simplistic interior.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
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
While 2025 denim was nearly a carbon copy of 2024—loose fits, Western influences, denim coordinates and minimal distressing—2026 could see an injection of newness.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
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Orthodox Jews viewed the pop-up novelty with its mixed troupes as an abomination, but young female actors and singers embraced the emancipatory promise of the stage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Of the remaining title tilt scenarios, only a Broncos-Rams matchup would prove to be a novelty pairing.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Long treated as a drink-now favorite, Portugal’s Vinho Verde is emerging as an age-worthy white wine that delivers flavor, freshness, and value.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Thierry chooses to harvest his fruit a bit early to maintain freshness and pronounced fruit flavors, and his winemaking choice is very evident in this delicious Cabernet Franc.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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