as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
all that the skyscraper has going for it is its newness, for it's an ugly, poorly designed building
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Recent Examples of newness
The vernal atmosphere of May is encouraging us all to gather newness around us and refresh our lives for the spring season.
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Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Myers said the hotel’s relative newness was a magnet for prospective buyers.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
In contrast to the flashy newness of One Vanderbilt, the observation deck at 30 Rock has old-school romance.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
And that's just one product on a short list of newness across hair, makeup and skin care that's already made a major impression.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
There is friction and newness there.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the newness of ABS has led to some confusion, which has already yielded some very entertaining results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
Myers said the hotel’s relative newness was a magnet for prospective buyers.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
In contrast to the flashy newness of One Vanderbilt, the observation deck at 30 Rock has old-school romance.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
And that's just one product on a short list of newness across hair, makeup and skin care that's already made a major impression.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
There is friction and newness there.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the newness of ABS has led to some confusion, which has already yielded some very entertaining results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
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What started as curiosity about playful packaging and novelty ingredients has matured into serious interest in clinical-grade skincare and aesthetic medicine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Wojdyla said the museum’s biggest question is how a New York violation tied to a California novelty plate could be linked back to a museum in Illinois.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The kitchen team is sufficiently confident in the quality and freshness of ingredients – either homegrown or sourced within a 25-mile radius.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Remarkably cool September nights kept sugar levels balanced while maintaining freshness and acidity, allowing for a notable sense of equilibrium in the glass.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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