novelties

plural of novelty
as in gadgets
small useful items travel kits filled with small bars of soap, a folding toothbrush, and other novelties

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Noun
  • Laptops, printers and other tech gadgets have been disappearing from Broward schools, in part due to lax controls during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent audits state.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
  • While most magicians rely on illusion, gadgets, and cutting-edge technology, Blaine’s magic is grounded in raw human endurance, discipline, and the ability to push the limits of both body and mind.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This perhaps more than anything else puts the lie to the notion that the administration wants people to follow the law.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
  • The images of cars lined up to collect food at distribution facilities are etched in our minds—images that reflect the intrinsic good of the American people and underscore the notion that nonprofits are a force multiplier.
    Kendra Davenport, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Others paid the salaries of support staff for a wide variety of public health initiatives.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
  • In those texts, there have been many remembrances of his generosity of spirit, and not just of the monetary variety.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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“Novelties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelties. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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