newness

Definition of newnessnext
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 The market is primed for newness and disruption, and Nobull is uniquely positioned to deliver both. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Or will there be some growing pains as all that newness meshes together? — Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Nowitzki’s classic will have some newness of its own, with a Dallas Cowboys legend making his debut at the event. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham is surrounded by newness. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Given the relative newness of the program and the voluntary nature of the certification, not all native plant suppliers will be included, although the list will likely expand over time. — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 For retailers and brands wanting to tap in, differentiation will rely on newness and innovation. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 From those unpromising beginnings, Ondaatje found, in his writing, newness and, in language, a certain freedom. — Amitava Kumar, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newness
Noun
  • Be careful not to scare or surprise anyone with a novelty color-changing bath mat who could potentially fall or injure themselves.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Geneva Watch Days ran ahead like clockwork from September 2 to 6, with at least a dozen novelties introduced across the five-day affair.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In East of Eden‘s stellar reviews (the limited series boasts an 85 percent freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes), Pugh in particular is praised for her performance.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026
  • No matter the season, check your seed for freshness periodically.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Newness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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