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
The novelty compounded the uncertainties about the long-term health repercussions of a previously unknown virus and the pervasive feelings of loss the pandemic created, including loss of personal freedoms.
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Daniela Hernandez, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2025
Lei Ting, a materials scientist at Peking University and corresponding author, explained the novelty to SCMP.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
And these aren't just novelty robots anymore – modern humanoids are highly advanced platforms with hundreds of millions of dollars invested in R&D. Machines that can cost well over $100,000 to make just a single unit.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Smart refrigerators used to be all novelty—gimmicky touchscreens, voice commands that barely worked, and tech gadgets that aged faster than milk.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
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Daniela Hernandez, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2025
Lei Ting, a materials scientist at Peking University and corresponding author, explained the novelty to SCMP.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
And these aren't just novelty robots anymore – modern humanoids are highly advanced platforms with hundreds of millions of dollars invested in R&D. Machines that can cost well over $100,000 to make just a single unit.
—Joe Salas
august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Smart refrigerators used to be all novelty—gimmicky touchscreens, voice commands that barely worked, and tech gadgets that aged faster than milk.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a decade that some critics believe has a shortage of newness and invention, slop is one of the few frontiers that’s actively being pushed.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But these teachings challenge any notion of hoarding resources for oneself—or one’s precious group—at the expense of others in need.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the notion that the president himself is the leader of Tren de Aragua is a bit of stretch, according to Ronna Rísquez, the author of the book El Tren de Aragua.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The Global South's innovation ecosystem shows us that technology can emerge from and serve local needs.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are bold new innovations, like a setting spray that’s basically a finishing powder in a bottle, and a three-in-one foundation stick that also hydrates and primes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other gadgets are all about efficiency.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 is expected to be unveiled at the event, along with other new gadgets and features.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Look around at the freshness of other dishes on display, and the cleanliness of the store's prep area.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing too heavy, nothing too sweet, but just that perfect amount of crisp freshness.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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