NOVELTY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

novelty

noun

ˈnä-vəl-tē

Definition of novelty

as in newness

the quality or appeal of being new the novelty of having a cat wore off after the first time I had to change the litter box

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as in notion

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

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as in ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest a shop selling souvenirs, T-shirts, and assorted novelties for tourists passing through

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Recent Examples of novelty It should be noted that this screening was not a novelty — a one-off, all-night experience for Nolan nerds and Classics majors. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026 Likewise, inflatable arm bands, rings, pool noodles and other novelty flotation devices are toys, not lifesaving equipment. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 On the other hand, there are plenty of Tesla novelty items listed on its site that are widely available and overpriced. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The combination of Lobel’s meat program and dessert-forward novelty items is what pushed Yankee Stadium onto national best-of lists this cycle. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty

Noun

There’s a real appetite in fashion for newness, and there’s no denying that the style feels fresh in a sea of black ballet flats.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Being on the set, Arngrim took notice of all the newness the revival brought to the Ingalls story.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of newness

Noun

Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Definition of ornamental

Noun

The drone threat has also driven other innovations, like notifying civilians of incoming drones via a city-wide warning app.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
In its heyday during the 7th and 8th centuries, Calakmul was the most powerful kingdom in the Maya world and notable for its artistic and architectural innovations.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of innovation

Noun

One Expert’s Tips for Fitness Over 40 While trends and the latest gadgets are intriguing, your biggest fitness wins will come from the basics.

— Jenessa Connor, Health, 20 July 2026
That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Definition of gadgets

Noun

The reason, spokeswoman Amanda Beuchaw told me last year, is to maintain freshness.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
During harvesting, packing, transport, and display, apples come into contact with multiple surfaces, and to help maintain their appearance and freshness, they’re coated with a thin layer of wax.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of freshness

Noun

Instead of choosing one flavor of pre-packaged candy, Swedish supermarkets and candy stores have a variety of bins full of sweets for shoppers to pluck from.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Today, some bright spots aside, the Art Deco District’s historic commercial spine is a drab length of vacant and unkempt storefronts, smoke shops, liquor stores, fast-food outlets, cheap T-shirt emporia and other varieties of tourist trap.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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