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 hope is for Harold James to bring newness and an edge to the megabrand, which is beneficial at a sluggish time for the beauty market.
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
At Vans, revenue showed sequential improvement as product newness drew in new customers, while at Timberland, which saw strong demand in the Americas driven by a strong back-to-school season.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Also of interest will be commentary regarding how Starbucks can innovate and bring newness to its menu that draws in new customers.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Textile innovations are a source of newness and performance for Soorty.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The newness of Opening Day, the shine of postseasons past, are far away.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Also not to be overlooked are the cult Japanese labels Sacai, by Chitose Abe, and Undercover, by Jun Takashi, which are never the flashiest on the schedule, yet find ways to balance consistency with newness that keep their devotees coming back for more.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
A lot of adversity and newness.
—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Read on for the very best luxury beauty brands available on Amazon right now, and prepare to add some restocks or newness to cart in preparation for Amazon Prime Day.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
At Vans, revenue showed sequential improvement as product newness drew in new customers, while at Timberland, which saw strong demand in the Americas driven by a strong back-to-school season.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Also of interest will be commentary regarding how Starbucks can innovate and bring newness to its menu that draws in new customers.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Textile innovations are a source of newness and performance for Soorty.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The newness of Opening Day, the shine of postseasons past, are far away.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Also not to be overlooked are the cult Japanese labels Sacai, by Chitose Abe, and Undercover, by Jun Takashi, which are never the flashiest on the schedule, yet find ways to balance consistency with newness that keep their devotees coming back for more.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
A lot of adversity and newness.
—Caitlyn Hitt, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Read on for the very best luxury beauty brands available on Amazon right now, and prepare to add some restocks or newness to cart in preparation for Amazon Prime Day.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
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Watson did have a gene associated with novelty-seeking.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The grocery chain’s newest novelty item, the Trader Joe's Can of Corn Scented Candle, is already making waves online for its playful design and surprisingly inviting scent.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In a sea of brown and beige foods, a salad adds a welcome bit of freshness, color, and texture to the table.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This practice of airing out your bedding is maintained in Scandinavian and other cold-weather cultures, where it's been practiced for centuries to maximize the crisp freshness of laundry day.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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