as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
the freshness of that teacher's approach makes his classes fun and interesting
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Recent Examples of freshness
Each pea is a miraculous burst of freshness that can stand up to assertive flavors.
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Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Egg freshness is one of the biggest factors in peeling the shell.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the casual, conveyor belt setup; diners rave about its excellent quality and freshness.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Remember to keep the sandwiches covered until serving to maintain their freshness.
—Lisa Butterworth, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
At Anjin Nick and Leslie Goellner serve a rotating menu based on seasonal freshness.
—Jenna Thompson
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s a tension between the freshness of the denim and the transparency of the shoe that brings the outfit to life.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
The lack of freshness in this gluey Scottish import is the biggest problem, but the flavor is also disappointingly dull.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
What mattered was the freshness of the programming and the spark of the performances—above all, the sly, idiomatic singing of the soprano Melissa Wimbish.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Egg freshness is one of the biggest factors in peeling the shell.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the casual, conveyor belt setup; diners rave about its excellent quality and freshness.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Remember to keep the sandwiches covered until serving to maintain their freshness.
—Lisa Butterworth, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
At Anjin Nick and Leslie Goellner serve a rotating menu based on seasonal freshness.
—Jenna Thompson
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s a tension between the freshness of the denim and the transparency of the shoe that brings the outfit to life.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
The lack of freshness in this gluey Scottish import is the biggest problem, but the flavor is also disappointingly dull.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
What mattered was the freshness of the programming and the spark of the performances—above all, the sly, idiomatic singing of the soprano Melissa Wimbish.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshness
Noun
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Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Small and ominous-looking, the plants are commonly sold as novelties, and many a curious child (or adult) has triggered its sinister traps with a pencil to see its amazingly rapid response.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But our appetite for newness didn't end there.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, there’s room for newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Freshness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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