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
In a city flush with newness, Dan Tana's is a quintessential red-sauce joint and bastion of Old Hollywood.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Every month, the site drops new fashion finds, but for the untrained eye, separating the newness from the nostalgia is no small feat.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Growth was primarily driven by newness from luxury brands including YSL, Carolina Herrera, Valentino and an early lead of new brand Belmond, as well as innovation including the new milk scent format from exclusive brand Noyz.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 June 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Every month, the site drops new fashion finds, but for the untrained eye, separating the newness from the nostalgia is no small feat.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Growth was primarily driven by newness from luxury brands including YSL, Carolina Herrera, Valentino and an early lead of new brand Belmond, as well as innovation including the new milk scent format from exclusive brand Noyz.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 2 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
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The only narrative novelty is how audaciously cruel the movie is to kids.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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There are thousands of different novelties, knick-knacks and souvenirs here.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Two runners highlighted in the project — an elite athlete and a working dad — both reported meaningful improvements in freshness, sleep and stress, with one logging his fastest half-marathon of the year.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Top with the parsley, which adds necessary freshness to counter the richness.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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