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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3
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 66 luxury watchmakers participating in the seven-day event are reserving all their new novelties for Geneva, after all.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, for all the novelty of these biological machines, their behavior was essentially mechanical.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2026
Buying or adopting animals on a whim often leads to abandonment when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to properly care for the pets.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
That novelty factor alone makes these tests valuable for companies looking to stand out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, for all the novelty of these biological machines, their behavior was essentially mechanical.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2026
Buying or adopting animals on a whim often leads to abandonment when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to properly care for the pets.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
That novelty factor alone makes these tests valuable for companies looking to stand out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
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
Noun
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The notion of compliance as an interconnected system aligns with broader trends in risk management.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of the tornadoes, Whitmer's office asked for an investigation into why the National Weather Service hadn't issued a tornado watch ahead of the storms, hinting at the notion that federal budget cutbacks at the National Weather Service may have had an impact.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mellano raises flowers, succulents and ornamentals on hundreds of acres in South Morro Hills.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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To get the most benefits from DE, read our simple application tips for vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, and houseplants.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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If people continue to offload their reasoning to AI, Dehghani agrees that communities will lose creative innovation and the ability to critique mainstream ideas or even political candidates.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine responded with quick innovation of its own, including low-cost interceptor drones designed to track and destroy incoming drones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Top sellers of Amazon’s biggest clearance sale Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has been a massive success for online shoppers seeking deep discounts on everything from kitchen appliances and skincare products to DIY tools and tech gadgets.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Apple would go on to revolutionize the tech industry, creating innovative, intuitive and beautiful gadgets billions of people would buy again and again.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 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
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This Clinton resident creates oyster ornaments from shells collected at Madison’s Hammonasset State Park.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pea is a miraculous burst of freshness that can stand up to assertive flavors.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Egg freshness is one of the biggest factors in peeling the shell.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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For the April 7 Missouri local elections, governments around the Kansas City area are asking their voters to pay for city services in a variety of ways.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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