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
At Watches and Wonders Geneva, Audemars Piguet is taking a different approach to novelty.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
His goal with these novelties was to both educate visitors about scientific principles and get children excited about the subject, which can get flattened in the traditional school system.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
This excitement could be explained by the novelty of photos from space, but these images also distinguish themselves as products of astronauts experiencing these sights and interpreting them through their photographs.
—Christye Sisson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
There's like a novelty factor in there.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
His goal with these novelties was to both educate visitors about scientific principles and get children excited about the subject, which can get flattened in the traditional school system.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
This excitement could be explained by the novelty of photos from space, but these images also distinguish themselves as products of astronauts experiencing these sights and interpreting them through their photographs.
—Christye Sisson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
There's like a novelty factor in there.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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There is friction and newness there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bedard down played the notion — for now.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the Paramount upfront meetings commence, the company appears poised to keep them and is not at present entertaining any notions of returning to the days when CBS held court in front of advertisers at Carnegie Hall.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Water ornamental beds no more than once every week to 10 days, allowing the soil to dry out in between.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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McRae was deeply involved in economic development and improvements in education and developed a national reputation for innovation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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If your company values innovation, hire people who challenge ideas and push for creative solutions — not just those who agree with everything.—
Karla Vallecillo,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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An underfloor heating system will keep campers warm through all seasons in conjunction with a robust insulation package, and an off-grid power system promises to keep systems and gadgets running smoothly with or without camp hookups.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those who have organized kitchens prioritize function over an excess of kitchen tools, serveware, and gadgets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each holiday season, Lisa Mbugua and her two children decorate their Christmas tree with her sister’s ornaments.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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These adorable multicolor glasses look like they’re inspired by spring garden ornaments.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Best Way To Store Strawberries For ultimate freshness, store your strawberries in the plastic clamshell container they were purchased in.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The spots that get overlooked are often the ones making the biggest impact on air quality, odors and overall freshness.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cassie is trying to become social-media famous, suggestively flashing her all-American assets online in a variety of fetishy costumes (a puppy dog, a pacifier-sucking baby).—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The TikTok-famous date treats have even made their way into grocery store aisles, as CPG brands like Date Better Snacks create versions of the popular confection in a variety of flavors from Almond Java Crunch to Royal Cinnamon Baklava.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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