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 new launch will be signature to the DNA of Hayley Paige — splashes of color, textural juxtapositions, novelty beadwork, and thoughtful detail in the embroidery.
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Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The experts also agreed the AI co-scientist's outputs showed greater potential for impact and novelty compared to standard AI models.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
The exhibit’s name and its graphic treatment are themselves an elegiac ode to Heaven, the avant-garde novelty boutique at the Century City Mall that held serious sway in the ’80s with the likes of Brooke Shields, Paul Reubens and Freddie Mercury.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
The novelty of the pans is second only to their nostalgia for Karen.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
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Alix Strauss, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The experts also agreed the AI co-scientist's outputs showed greater potential for impact and novelty compared to standard AI models.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
The exhibit’s name and its graphic treatment are themselves an elegiac ode to Heaven, the avant-garde novelty boutique at the Century City Mall that held serious sway in the ’80s with the likes of Brooke Shields, Paul Reubens and Freddie Mercury.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
The novelty of the pans is second only to their nostalgia for Karen.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
Noun
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Players from a now bygone era couldn’t comprehend the notion of being nice to an opponent before kick off.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Plant a productive space that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and includes edible plants as well as ornamentals.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Legend shares its name with a previous Royal Caribbean ship that stopped sailing for the line in 2017, partly because the innovations of the Icon Class were informed by those that preceded it.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are examples where governments can be the first money experimenting with different methodologies and tools to fund innovation and creating capital that is aligned with actual market need.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The 113 items—which include plaques, personal ornaments and figures—are currently housed in the Wereldmuseum Leiden, part of the country’s National Museum of World Cultures.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Horizontal bands of silver and gold march in a rhythmic pattern down the right side of the goddess’ face, ornament that may represent the elaborate body tattoos popular among Thracians.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When a child dies of the flu, clinicians are required to fill out a standardized case report form from the CDC, which collects a large variety of data, including complications.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Looking at ticket prices for a variety of his shows, tickets typically range between $200 and $700.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Molaro provided his show souvenir: the Cooper tea dish.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are upscale shops and spots to get souvenirs unique to the Royal Hawaiian.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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According to Ruprecht, originality is virtually unheard of with any competition car of this age.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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This fits with the USA Hockey's current approach, which encourages originality.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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