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
According to celebrity stylist Samantha Brown, Coachella 2026 will see a blend of nostalgia and newness.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
And the long-term data about these materials’ stability is only now being developed given their newness.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Budget-conscious newness is ruling the day.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 12 Feb. 2026
And the long-term data about these materials’ stability is only now being developed given their newness.
—Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Budget-conscious newness is ruling the day.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
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The act does allow novelty items such as sparklers, which are sticks of magnesium burning at up to 3,000 degrees.—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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At first, the medals were a cool, shiny novelty.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Consumers also love the decadence and richness of the chocolate combined with the freshness and sweetness of the strawberries.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The real freshness here is in the styling.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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