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 Treating novelty props as available everywhere; most states do not allow them. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 There are better ways to bring fun and novelty to this show than reenacting old RHONY GIFs. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The horror film follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a shy young man desperate to escape the friend zone, who uses a novelty item called the One Wish Willow to wish that his crush, Nikki, would love him more than anyone else in the world. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Yet Manzatto emphasizes that his strategy is not to turn Church’s into a fashion brand dependent on constant novelty. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty

Noun

But a slowdown in consumer demand globally also could cause comps to retrench, especially if newness fails to resonate with consumers and sales become worse than expected.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
It-items tend to combine an exciting spark of newness with an ability to fit seamlessly into people’s closets.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of newness

Noun

The store concept was the fruit of a collaboration between Demna, Bellettini and the retail teams, combining the layout of an Italian Renaissance palazzo, Milanese architectural references and a client experience guided by the notion of discovery.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Move beyond antiquated notions of making your first three seconds a logo and a tagline.

— Phoena Pang, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of notion

Noun

Its mandate extends beyond enforcement to supporting American technological leadership and protecting domestic innovation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
This technology will reshape our economy, strengthen national defense, transform manufacturing and determine which nations lead the next generation of innovation.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of innovation

Noun

One of the most useful gadgets in my kitchen is now a screen that never asks me for anything.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
From electronics and tech gadgets to winter fashion, beauty, and home finds, Black Friday deals will be everywhere, and there will be plenty for us to shop.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of gadgets

Noun

However, since the ornament is entered into a holiday gift exchange rather than gifted with proper intention, Tanya suddenly finds herself on the receiving end of everyone else’s misfortune.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
If a holiday carol stopped you cold in the grocery store this week, or if hanging a single ornament brought you to tears, nothing is wrong with you.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

At Garth Greenan, where more than forty of Drexler’s paintings and drawings from the sixties were on display, I was struck, once again, by the astonishing freshness and psychological bite of her work.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
The range, the variety, the freshness, the ecstatic culture of experimentation.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of freshness

Noun

People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Arugula is a leafy green that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes from breakfast and lunch to dinner.

— Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of variety

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