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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
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 June 2025
The protagonist of the novel is the young Haymitch Abernathy (portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the previous movies and by Zada in this movie), the second male tribute from District 12 to enter the deadly arena.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
That leads to novel ways of play as players have to use items like signs or flare guns to communicate from afar.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
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Noun
These are perfect to enjoy right before bed, like visual novels mixed with tabletop RPG elements.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 June 2025
The protagonist of the novel is the young Haymitch Abernathy (portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the previous movies and by Zada in this movie), the second male tribute from District 12 to enter the deadly arena.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Adjective
While the premise could result in an overly dour or preachy book, Nguyen's novel zips forward with page-turning suspense, humor, and nuance.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
That leads to novel ways of play as players have to use items like signs or flare guns to communicate from afar.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novel
Noun
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The shifting narratives reflect the anxiety of Angelenos amid ICE raids targeting immigrants at Home Depots, churches and retail centers.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Their story goes together: two women who are both totally powerless and, at the same time, lie at the crux of the narrative—and the intertwining of their stories stays that way for much of their literary afterlife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 June 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
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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
Adjective
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First discovered: 4 p.m. June 5 Initial location: Nevada County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Brockway A new wildfire was reported today at 4 p.m. in Nevada County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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President Donald Trump flipped Miami-Dade red for the first time since George H.W. Bush won the presidency in 1988, riding new support throughout the majority-Hispanic county.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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From Paper to Protocol Today’s trade infrastructure is a patchwork of legal fictions and trust intermediaries - letters of credit, bills of lading, third-party guarantees - many of which exist solely to simulate trust.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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On his life as a moviegoer So vividly drawn is King’s fiction that it’s offered the basis for some 50 feature films.—
Jake Coyle,
Twin Cities,
5 June 2025
Noun
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That’s about working with the academic community to understand their needs and to add primary sources, monographs, and other scholarly books and, most recently, library special collections and archives through JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services.—
Sara Ivry,
JSTOR Daily,
4 June 2025
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Where are the many monographs on green and yellow, the treatises on more esoteric shades like violet or tangerine?—
Amanda Fortini,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Action step: Volunteer for projects outside your usual scope to expand your skills and demonstrate your ability to thrive in unfamiliar territory.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In the video, Pilot stands completely still, with his fluffy tail stuck up, visibly unsure about what to make of the unfamiliar clothing item.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The actress had then shared an anecdote about the director gifting a pair of traditional French slippers called Charentaises to the entire cast.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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McMahon justified the administration’s actions with anecdotes from students who have suffered on campuses.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Peeling the skin and outer pulp will get rid of additional residue that penetrates into some produce.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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In both cases, however, the interior aril, or pulp, of the fruits is white and grape-like in texture.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
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“Novel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novel. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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