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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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
Desperate to win her over, Bear buys a novelty item called a One Wish Willow at a local store.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The departure was not, in itself, the novelty.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Even its retail boutique, Nothing Finer, takes its name from the original Delano signage that once advertised the novelty of air conditioning.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Your innovative streak loves novelty, yet comfort now builds freedom later, because steadier habits reduce decision fatigue and free energy for big ideas.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The departure was not, in itself, the novelty.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Even its retail boutique, Nothing Finer, takes its name from the original Delano signage that once advertised the novelty of air conditioning.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Your innovative streak loves novelty, yet comfort now builds freedom later, because steadier habits reduce decision fatigue and free energy for big ideas.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for novelty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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How does a European legacy company and its namesake brand remain relevant and innovative in today’s profoundly changing beauty industry, where there’s a premium on newness?—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Reliever Anthony Banda likes Morris’ personality and how he’s unfazed by the newness of his role.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The notion that nature begins only where humans end is anathema to the Cornish spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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One is the denial that the word has any homophobic connotations, a notion that does not stand up to scrutiny.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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This substance, aptly named powdery mildew, is a common fungus that affects an array of ornamentals, vegetables, and herbs.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Garlic, onions, chives, and other plants in the allium family, including ornamentals, have a strong and pungent odor that repels an assortment of garden pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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The astronomical pay package and eye-popping performance targets are on brand for Musk, whose track record of innovation is perhaps matched only by his thirst for attention.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Applicants may interpret topics such as climate justice, corporate greenwashing, Indigenous rights, material innovation, wildlife and biodiversity, waste and pollution, grassroots activism, recycling and circularity, and the physical and mental impacts of the climate crisis.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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Chamelo Dusk Classic smart sunglasses These lightweight sunglasses are perfect for techie dads who love gadgets and gizmos.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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Wearable wellness gadgets are everywhere, but few have generated the kind of long-haul user testimonials as the Apollo Neuro.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Two runners highlighted in the project — an elite athlete and a working dad — both reported meaningful improvements in freshness, sleep and stress, with one logging his fastest half-marathon of the year.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Top with the parsley, which adds necessary freshness to counter the richness.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The rooms For a smaller resort, there's a surprising variety among the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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