1
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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2
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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3
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
Often, these videos include acrobatic backflips or show the novelty of eating and drinking in microgravity.
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ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
His Italian heritage could be a benefit, counterbalancing the novelty of his candidacy with the stability of an Italian papacy.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s also the novelty of being the kid with the camcorder who can actually snap memories to watch later.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
The Revolving Restaurant: Long considered a midcentury novelty, rotating restaurants are spinning back to life in cities across the United States.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
His Italian heritage could be a benefit, counterbalancing the novelty of his candidacy with the stability of an Italian papacy.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
There’s also the novelty of being the kid with the camcorder who can actually snap memories to watch later.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
The Revolving Restaurant: Long considered a midcentury novelty, rotating restaurants are spinning back to life in cities across the United States.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novelty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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The notion of an international order based on rules, norms, and broadly shared values has deep roots.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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Black women, who have always been the blueprint for Western style and culture, continue to resist this notion by proving that exclusion is not a prerequisite for being iconic.—
Ava Pauline Emilione,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Public investments in science have produced economic health and prosperity for all Americans and advanced our national security through innovation and soft diplomacy.—
Mary K. Feeney,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Both of us are at the University of Colorado Center for COMBAT Research, where one of our core missions is to improve the psychological health of these families through education, innovation and high-impact research.—
Anne Ritter,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Also unveiled are floral ornaments and garlands that haven’t been visible for decades: the result is a grand, wedding-cake-like aesthetic. Inside the building, meanwhile, the grand lobby features restored leaded glass and marble panels; while wooden desks and booths hark back to the 1920s roots.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Idiomatic ornaments enlivened the repeat sections; these had a particularly exhilarating impact in Variation 5, amid sixteenth notes of already breathtaking effortlessness.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Inspired by traditional rituals of Korean life—from the bathhouse to tea ceremonies—there’s options for a variety of settings.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Make your own perfume For a truly authentic Bermudian souvenir, stop by the Lili Bermuda Perfumery to create a custom scent or shop their line of handcrafted fragrances inspired by island botanicals.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Universal’s new park has the rare opportunity to model that future — building an experience where every corner, every bite, and every souvenir carries the wonder and storytelling power that defines truly great leisure destinations.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The filmmakers were selected for their originality across fiction, non-fiction, animation and student filmmaking.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a world full of Chicken Jockeys and movies inspired by toys, the film is a bright blast of originality — not in the least because of its furry star.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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