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as in narrative
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as in novelette
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as in new
not known or experienced before
that's a novel idea for a TV series
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Recent Examples of novel
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
This devastating début novel takes the form of an oral history about a tragedy that shatters a family.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
In the biblical sense, the refiner’s fire not only destroys, but purifies the slate clean for novel growth.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Casting is not yet set, Salt said, but fans of the novel will be eagerly awaiting who will take on the lead roles of the unnamed protagonist and Commander Graham Gore.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
This devastating début novel takes the form of an oral history about a tragedy that shatters a family.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Other mechanisms were more novel.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
In the biblical sense, the refiner’s fire not only destroys, but purifies the slate clean for novel growth.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novel
Noun
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Jesse Plemons, Martin Lawrence and subbing for Oprah Friday Night Lights was a game changer — both in narrative TV and Mikel’s career.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hong Kong sits at the forefront of fashion innovation, with its vibrant community of designers and creatives who are helping to redefine the industry with sustainability, creativity and rich cultural narratives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Alfred Hitchcock turned one of Woolrich’s novelettes into Rear Window, for which Woolrich was paid the grand sum of $650.—
Sam Kashner,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
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What began as an audio-only novelette (drawing on el-Mohtar’s own experience with the harp) has transformed into a novella with illustrations: In the town of Thistleford, Hawthorn sisters Esther and Ysabel raise their voices together to sing about everything from adventure to sadness.—
Natalie Zutter
January 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tottenham have been awful at home this season, but with the ‘new-manager bounce’ and also the derby energy, the game might be less one-sided than people expect.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other viewers may be left wondering why all of this merits a full-length movie, or at least one that unconvincingly tries to turn fact into fiction.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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For fiction that fails to challenge preexisting views and assumptions is nothing more than idle chatter—small talk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sereno and his team were inspired by a discovery by a French geologist referenced in a monograph from the 1950s.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Sereno explained that the search for this new dinosaur began with a single line in a 1960s monograph.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Obviously, this public lobbying campaign for WBD is unfamiliar territory for Netflix.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Now, Violet must journey beyond the failing wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Weir was always eager to share anecdotes about Garcia and their escapades.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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It is also filled with memorable anecdotes, and while some come from McCartney, many of the best come from band members like drummers Denny Seiwell and Joe English.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lemon Water Supports Better Digestion Fresh lemon juice contains small amounts of fiber from lemon pulp, which can act as a prebiotic and feed the healthy bacteria in your gut.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tangshan Sanyou remains the world’s largest user of Circulose pulp, reportedly accounting for over 40 percent of China’s total viscose exports.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novel. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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