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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
These novelty curry chips are pretty spot on.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Attendees can view a brickmaking demonstration and compete in a Lincoln Log contest at the Beverly Shores Depot Museum, itself an architectural novelty as one of the original South Shore Line stations.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Standing up to roughly 6 feet tall and weighing up to approximately 450 pounds, these aren’t background novelties.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Not having skyscrapers close enough to see people at work or home in a big city is quite a wonderful novelty.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Attendees can view a brickmaking demonstration and compete in a Lincoln Log contest at the Beverly Shores Depot Museum, itself an architectural novelty as one of the original South Shore Line stations.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Standing up to roughly 6 feet tall and weighing up to approximately 450 pounds, these aren’t background novelties.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Not having skyscrapers close enough to see people at work or home in a big city is quite a wonderful novelty.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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There is friction and newness there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mfume’s time representing us in Congress has been a testament to the notion of focusing on real public policy over grandstanding politics.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, the Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh attracted attention in the United States not only with his opposition to the Vietnam War but also with his notion of Engaged Buddhism, which emphasizes improving human life through political activism and everyday acts of mindfulness.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mix edible plants with ornamentals There’s no rule that says your decorative containers can’t also be productive.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dark Opal) is the most ornamental of all herbs with pink or purple flowers against a background of dark foliage.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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In response, much of the conversation about education has focused on skills, knowledge, and innovation.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Best Travel Tech Deals Buying new travel tech doesn’t have to be expensive—Amazon has amazing deals on gadgets that are guaranteed to make your next trip easier.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Snap up these nifty gadgets ahead of Mother’s Day or to treat your kitchen to a proper upgrade.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One less thing to set up, one less unwanted lawn ornament.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hallmark went live on social media Friday from its Kansas City headquarters, featuring employees who helped create the ornaments.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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Three grocery stores in particular lead the pack in terms of freshness, selection and rave reviews, Food & Wine recently reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Store it in the refrigerator to preserve its freshness.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since 2007, Congress has relied on a variety of general fund offsets to cover an increasingly larger share of the HTF.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gray served in a variety of consequential positions over the years and wielded influence deftly to the benefit of the community, said Dick Batchelor, who represented Central Florida in the Legislature from 1974 to 1982 and regarded Gray as a sage confidant.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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