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
Blending fun with practical hotel services Oto is more than just a novelty.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Many of these items are fast fashion—made quickly, sold cheaply, and in style for too short a time because the industry relies on novelty to keep consumers buying.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
The novelty compounded the uncertainties about the long-term health repercussions of a previously unknown virus and the pervasive feelings of loss the pandemic created, including loss of personal freedoms.
—Daniela Hernandez, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Many of these items are fast fashion—made quickly, sold cheaply, and in style for too short a time because the industry relies on novelty to keep consumers buying.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Never one to shy away from making a scene at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Bürstner came on mission this year, unleashing a furious innovation offensive that included novelties like a moving bathroom and a small semi-integrated motorhome dressed up like a camper van.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
The novelty compounded the uncertainties about the long-term health repercussions of a previously unknown virus and the pervasive feelings of loss the pandemic created, including loss of personal freedoms.
—Daniela Hernandez, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a decade that some critics believe has a shortage of newness and invention, slop is one of the few frontiers that’s actively being pushed.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The notion of sketch comedy, of all things, as a guide to life, that its lack of a safety net is a metaphor for how to live, is niche and peculiar.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The bigger problem was that the new notions of the philosopher-revolutionaries didn’t actually work.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The Global South's innovation ecosystem shows us that technology can emerge from and serve local needs.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are bold new innovations, like a setting spray that’s basically a finishing powder in a bottle, and a three-in-one foundation stick that also hydrates and primes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Arts District Market This store will sell a variety of travel necessities, including tech gadgets and small items.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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What this means for you This research brings us closer to safe, at-home or small-scale recycling kits that could recover silver from old gadgets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Look around at the freshness of other dishes on display, and the cleanliness of the store's prep area.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing too heavy, nothing too sweet, but just that perfect amount of crisp freshness.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This drugstore find offers audacious shine, unmatched hydration, and 10 buildable shades (and not just the can’t-keep-in-stock Rum Raisin) that work across a very wide variety of complexions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Italy and Spain claim to be the birthplace of this variety, but according to the grape geneticists, Spain appears to be the most likely place of origin.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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