FRESHNESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

freshness

noun

Definition of freshness

as in novelty

the quality or appeal of being new the freshness of that teacher's approach makes his classes fun and interesting

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Recent Examples of freshness The Miele vacuum- sealing drawer extends the freshness of foods by removing oxygen and creating an airtight seal. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Along with the star, Bergamote 22 expertly blends in grapefruit and petitgrain for an effervescent opening, combined with white tea notes for extra freshness, plus a woody backbone of vetiver paired with amber and musk. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 The mural and restaurant name — Flower Child — are meant to symbolize freshness. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Store bananas at room temperature to ripen, then refrigerate them once ripe to slow browning and extend freshness. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026 Before concluding that the model underperforms, verify the quality, freshness and diversity of its training data. — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 So there was this element of newness and freshness to figuring it out. — William Earl, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 From there, nutty chestnut, rich cocoa, and tart black currant add contrasting moody elements, while rose and bergamot add a sense of subtle freshness and flowering. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 This one is the ultimate subtle fruity fragrance, especially great for someone who wants to capture the freshness of fruit but doesn’t want to go full-on orchard. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026

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So Chinese rocket landings may not be a novelty for much longer.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
For Lands’ End, the shift is less about novelty than eliminating the most common point of friction in online apparel.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

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