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
With their win over the Buffalo Bills Sunday night, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have entered the déjà vu stage of their dynastic run, where novelty takes a back seat to rematches with vanquished foes, and Super Bowl appearances begin to feel like something out of Groundhog Day.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Press moguls with international political ambitions are hardly a novelty.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
For companies ready to make AI a part of daily work rather than a novelty, agentic AI offers a solid way forward.
—Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The glowing accessory makes these cards extra unique, and kids will enjoy the novelty of a light-up gift.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novelty
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Press moguls with international political ambitions are hardly a novelty.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
For companies ready to make AI a part of daily work rather than a novelty, agentic AI offers a solid way forward.
—Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The glowing accessory makes these cards extra unique, and kids will enjoy the novelty of a light-up gift.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for novelty
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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Recognizing the urgent need for innovation in this life-saving sector, Pulse Charter Connect is a beacon of hope.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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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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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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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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The shelter was funded largely through a variety of grants from the county, the state and the federal government.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Other lawsuits are likely to be filed, just as there have been challenges to a variety of Trump's policies.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Shop at Seagrove Plaza No beach vacation is complete without securing a couple souvenirs to take home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning home from the Invictus Games with special souvenirs for their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
10 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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