newness

Definition of newnessnext
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 For retailers and brands wanting to tap in, differentiation will rely on newness and innovation. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 Brandel’s relative newness at center warrants observation once the season starts. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 From those unpromising beginnings, Ondaatje found, in his writing, newness and, in language, a certain freedom. Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026 Where front loaders beat top load washers is newness in features and smart technology. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 So there was this element of newness and freshness to figuring it out. William Earl, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Hauteline now serves young women who prioritize style over newness, catering to both high-end buyers and those seeking affordable rentals. Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 As consumer budgets tighten, retail competition is heating up and brands need to give consumers a reason to spend by creating newness and differentiation. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling for my favorite Amazon newness to give August a warm, stylish welcome. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
  • For such novelty pieces, there would always be more than one version of an object for the emperor to choose from, Almeida explained.
    Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Since starting Synthesia back in 2017, one of my core principles has been utility over novelty.
    Victor Riparbelli, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Any cut watermelon needs to be covered and refrigerated immediately to prolong its freshness to the extent possible.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for optimal freshness.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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