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 Livestream shopping has moved from novelty to routine, folding fashion discovery, entertainment and checkout into one continuous scroll. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Bluetooth-enabled pelvic-floor sensors are shifting from novelty gadgets to a routine part of postpartum recovery kits, promising real-time feedback on a muscle group most people cannot see or reliably isolate. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 What began as a novelty format is starting to read as a durable channel, one likely to reshape how buyers discover archival product over the next several seasons. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 If engagement collapses without constant novelty, the business is funding a theme park, not a scalable product. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty

Noun

Or will there be some growing pains as all that newness meshes together?

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Academy Sports + Outdoors will launch Hoka in 15 doors and online this fall as part of its bid to add newness to the mix.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of newness

Noun

This fall, New York museums are mounting an intriguing mix of shows that speak to notions of girlhood, nostalgia, and feminine self-expression across time, cultures, and creative disciplines.

— Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
As Nora’s feelings for Thomas butt up against her wish for a full-time offer at Platen, her romanticized notions of the people and place come crashing down.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of notion

Noun

While this group of pathogens has an extensive range of hosts, it is often observed on woody ornamentals—viburnum or rhododendron, for example—and trees like dogwood or maple.

— Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Often stitched on velvet, the beads are used as an ornamental, archival and educational tool.

— Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornamental

Noun

Newsom, in his veto message at the time, cited concerns about stifling innovation and said smaller AI models, which would have been exempt from the law, could also be dangerous.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The plan is to deepen the brand’s presence in key markets and invest in product development and innovation across its signature collections — Prestige, Elysium, Aoud, Isola and Art.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of innovation

Noun

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The tree works as a countdown calendar, as kids can fill in each day with a magnetic ornament.

— Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

If the person producing the work only sees a brief, the quality of their output is limited by the quality and freshness of that brief.

— Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Natural light pokes through the windows, adding a trademark freshness to an indoor coliseum.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshness

Noun

Santoku knives are great for a large variety of tasks, and are often prized for their daily use for things like slicing cheese, cutting an apple, breaking down an onion, or chopping herbs.

— Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Studies also show that drinking tea or coffee provides a bunch of health benefits, including a potential reduction in the risk of a variety of cancers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of variety

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