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travel kits filled with small bars of soap, a folding toothbrush, and other novelties
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Recent Examples of novelties
There’s much to look forward to—the novelties due to come out at LVMH’s 2026 Watch Week in Milan later this month, for starters—but also much to fret over.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
The hero of the book’s first section is the sixteenth-century Spanish priest and writer Bartolomé de las Casas, who straddled the Old World and the New, issuing startling moral novelties to both.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
Best Shopping Desert General Store Curating a selection of art, clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, novelties, and books, Desert General Store’s owners Françoise Lazard and Patrick Zuchowicki import from around the world.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Vendors will also sell warm drinks, hot dogs and novelties as participants march along the parade route.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025
Admittedly, this may delight a curious gardener who enjoys seeing what novelties a volunteer plant can produce.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Although both could be compelling novelties, neither improves the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
One of this year’s novelties is the Book Adaptation Forum.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
The hero of the book’s first section is the sixteenth-century Spanish priest and writer Bartolomé de las Casas, who straddled the Old World and the New, issuing startling moral novelties to both.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2025
Best Shopping Desert General Store Curating a selection of art, clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, novelties, and books, Desert General Store’s owners Françoise Lazard and Patrick Zuchowicki import from around the world.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Vendors will also sell warm drinks, hot dogs and novelties as participants march along the parade route.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Nov. 2025
Admittedly, this may delight a curious gardener who enjoys seeing what novelties a volunteer plant can produce.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Although both could be compelling novelties, neither improves the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
One of this year’s novelties is the Book Adaptation Forum.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelties
Noun
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The little shop’s name comes from the quartermaster character, Q, who provides the gadgets and, more to the point, Aston Martin cars for James Bond in the famous movies.—
Peter Valdes-Dapena,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Users can also manage their smart home gadgets within the Alexa+ chat window, the company said.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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The outlet also said that Rezaei maintained that Iran would abandon any notion of a ceasefire if attacked.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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So just for the sake of this exercise, let’s go along with the notion of Terry Rozier’s cap hold and Simone Fontecchio’s expiring.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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With an impressive variety of artists and the yearly GreenFest concert for students, this venue is a gem on our campus and in the College Area.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Novelties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelties. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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