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 The opportunity, for travelers and travel companies alike, is to move beyond novelty. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Hiking asks little in the way of gear, welcomes almost anyone willing to lace up boots, and delivers a combination of novelty, adventure and measurable fitness gains that few other pursuits can match. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 And while the fair has always had an appetite for foods on a stick, novelty creations and glorious gut busters, the 2026 lineup pushes that spirit further than ever. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 That history transformed the drink from a novelty into a small lesson in Hanoi’s resourcefulness, making every sip that much more meaningful. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty

Noun

Being on the set, Arngrim took notice of all the newness the revival brought to the Ingalls story.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
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, 30 June 2026

Definition of newness

Noun

President Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed as fake news any notion that Mexico is in jeopardy of losing the collection.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
With food insecurity and school lunch debt a problem for many families, many North Dakotans are looking to the state to control the situation – a socialist notion.

— Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of notion

Noun

Gardeners can naturally reduce beetle populations and protect their landscapes by planting geraniums among more susceptible ornamentals.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Definition of ornamental

Noun

The drone threat has also driven other innovations, like notifying civilians of incoming drones via a city-wide warning app.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
In its heyday during the 7th and 8th centuries, Calakmul was the most powerful kingdom in the Maya world and notable for its artistic and architectural innovations.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of innovation

Noun

One Expert’s Tips for Fitness Over 40 While trends and the latest gadgets are intriguing, your biggest fitness wins will come from the basics.

— Jenessa Connor, Health, 20 July 2026
That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Definition of gadgets

Noun

The reason, spokeswoman Amanda Beuchaw told me last year, is to maintain freshness.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
During harvesting, packing, transport, and display, apples come into contact with multiple surfaces, and to help maintain their appearance and freshness, they’re coated with a thin layer of wax.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of freshness

Noun

Vesper Theatre's main performance space, an 80-seat black box theater, can support a variety of art forms from dance to theater to film.

— Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
The trio are all therapies for multiple myeloma, a complex type of blood cancer where patients may need a variety of treatments to help fight the disease.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of variety

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