NEWNESS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

newness

noun

Definition of newness

as in novelty

the quality or appeal of being new all that the skyscraper has going for it is its newness, for it's an ugly, poorly designed building

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Recent Examples of newness And with this newness, inevitably comes a range of questions. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Where front loaders beat top load washers is newness in features and smart technology. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 The trouble for the rest of the Democratic Party is about newness. — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 So there was this element of newness and freshness to figuring it out. — William Earl, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Hauteline now serves young women who prioritize style over newness, catering to both high-end buyers and those seeking affordable rentals. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 As consumer budgets tighten, retail competition is heating up and brands need to give consumers a reason to spend by creating newness and differentiation. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Unpacking Judge Sweeney’s Reasoning Despite the newness of the case, Judge Sweeney concluded Wisne’s group sufficiently met certification requirements. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling for my favorite Amazon newness to give August a warm, stylish welcome. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

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Noun

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

Definition of novelty

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The Miele vacuum- sealing drawer extends the freshness of foods by removing oxygen and creating an airtight seal.

— Better Homes & Gardens, 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

Definition of freshness

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