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
How does a European legacy company and its namesake brand remain relevant and innovative in today’s profoundly changing beauty industry, where there’s a premium on newness?
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Reliever Anthony Banda likes Morris’ personality and how he’s unfazed by the newness of his role.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The vernal atmosphere of May is encouraging us all to gather newness around us and refresh our lives for the spring season.
—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
Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Reliever Anthony Banda likes Morris’ personality and how he’s unfazed by the newness of his role.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The vernal atmosphere of May is encouraging us all to gather newness around us and refresh our lives for the spring season.
—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
Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
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These six destinations stand out because street food isn’t a novelty there — it’s woven into daily life.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Another novelty performer attempted to play songs using vegetables.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Rosé begins to lose its freshness after about 18 months.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The texture is creamy and almost satin-like, with enough concentration to carry the oak and spice while preserving freshness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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