novelty

noun

ˈnä-vəl-tē How to pronounce novelty (audio)
Definition of noveltynext
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 And while novelty bags may feel like a particularly fun fashion phenomenon of the moment, the concept has been around for decades. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Never underestimate the power of novelty, especially in the wandering eyes of new-money millennials. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 Robot fish have come a long way from the novelty Big Mouth Billy Bass of the late 90s. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 For Quarterway chief executive officer and cotton farmer Todd Straley, the breeding work is less about technological novelty than whether families can continue farming in the region. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty
  1. newness
  2. notion
  3. ornamental
  4. innovation
  5. gadgets
  6. ornament
  7. freshness
  8. variety
Noun
  • Washed grey colorways, tonal floral embroidery and ripped knees are some of the ways the brand is injecting newness for fall.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For retailers and brands wanting to tap in, differentiation will rely on newness and innovation.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of newness
Noun
  • Goodell pushed back on the notion of organized collusion to keep Kaepernick out of the NFL.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Thus all notions of reference to precedent in the arts became contentious, if not disreputable.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of notion
Noun
  • Often stitched on velvet, the beads are used as an ornamental, archival and educational tool.
    — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Select a fungicide labeled for leaf spots on ornamentals and follow the label.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornamental
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  • Broadly speaking, many prominent Silicon Valley companies started in a place of technological service and innovation only to have more recently shifted into the dystopia business, and public sentiment has shifted in kind.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Of the industrial innovations underpinning this order, the assembly line and vertical integration were most significant.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • Here is what these gadgets claim to do and what gastroenterologists say about trusting the results.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But this year’s keynote will be about more than just new gadgets.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gadgets
Noun
  • So are the Catholic lawn ornaments and gardens sprouting eggplants and figs.
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Naomi, who was born to a Haitian father and a Japanese mother, wore a Nike kit beneath its layers and completed her look with a traditional kanzashi hair ornament and Mikimoto jewelry.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornament
Noun
  • The Bees & Greens tours also include a visit to the on-site garden, where the hotel grows all its lettuce, kale, and other leafy greens to be used in the restaurant, ensuring sustainability and freshness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • How To Store White Peaches Peaches will be best when they are enjoyed at their ultimate freshness.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshness
Noun
  • With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno.
    — Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For Jia, who has watched generations of Chinese talents develop in a variety of ways, his hope is for these Chinese mavericks playing in America to stay.
    — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety

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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novelty. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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