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
The project hopes to follow a slew of other novelties, art pieces and curiosities that have been part of past lunar missions.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
There are gripes, however, that the outdoor games have run their course and the novelty of playing in the elements is long gone.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Test yourself on New Year’s novelties, highway history and musical milestones in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
There are gripes, however, that the outdoor games have run their course and the novelty of playing in the elements is long gone.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Test yourself on New Year’s novelties, highway history and musical milestones in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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Like an adult version of the Heathers of Heathers, the trio are bound by a notion of friendship that is stronger than the truth it is based on.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The sharpest remarks of the week came Thursday from Judge Amy Berman Jackson, an Obama appointee who blasted the notion of dismissing cases with prejudice.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These vertically growing junipers are used as privacy screens and backdrops for other ornamentals.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Nov. 2024
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This innovation, along with the Photonic-Bump, enables unique passive alignment protocols, using standard semiconductor tools that reduce costs and increase scalability.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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The innovation, initially intended to protect advertisers' brands from being associated with controversial content, became widely reviled.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, these gadgets led me toward being more interested in the mechanics of music-making.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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There are new gadgets on the market that purport to put you right to bed in 15 to 30 minutes.—
Audrey Botta,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
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Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Various merchandise products were sold including tote bags, a plush toy, 50th anniversary hoodies and t-shirts, ceramic mugs, 18-ounce and 32-ounce thermal bottles, cold cup ornaments, pins and key chains.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To ensure your smoothies fit your lifestyle and dietary goals, focus on portion sizes and rotate a variety of ingredients to maintain a diverse nutrient profile.—
Allison Herries,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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These varieties produce drab-looking but tasty fruiting bodies called truffles, which mammals like dogs or boars will find by smell—then dig up and eat.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Afterward, the shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats that double as perfect souvenirs.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Pick up some Jekyll Island swag at one of the many souvenir stores, or visit Jekyll Market, a gourmet grocery store offering a butcher counter, fresh produce, and four on-site restaurants.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This month, combine the Southwest’s signature sense of originality and the effortless sophistication of Downtown Manhattan with its Green Aventurine Medallion necklace with leather cord (faved by and as seen on Emily Ratajkowski).—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Vimeo Curation Team reviews thousands of films to select the winners based on originality, technical excellence, storytelling impact, and overall artistic merit.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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