NOVELTY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

novelty

noun

ˈnä-vəl-tē

Definition of novelty

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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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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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 Ken Club, the grande dame of the city’s fitness scene, opened in 1985 as one of Paris’ original workout spaces, when sports were still a bit of a novelty in France. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 For millions of Americans, grabbing breakfast or coffee from a fast-food drive-thru is an ordinary part of the morning routine — but not long ago, ordering a meal without leaving the car was a novelty. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The key question is whether usage is still driven by testing, experimentation and novelty or customers are starting to tie the product’s value to their long-term plans and business outcomes. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 With each passing horse and occasional lecture to move farther off the trail, the novelty, and romance, wore off. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for novelty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for novelty

Noun

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

Definition of newness

Noun

Legal experts on the other side question the notion that a public nuisance can be defined so broadly to include both the sale of a legal product and the impact on carbon pollution, much of it coming from China and India.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday rejected the idea that election monitors being deployed to polls during the midterm elections will be armed, categorizing the notion as fearmongering and false.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of notion

Noun

Late-Modern architect focuses on a sleek design with minimal ornamentals.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
While this group of pathogens has an extensive range of hosts, it is often observed on woody ornamentals—viburnum or rhododendron, for example—and trees like dogwood or maple.

— Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamental

Noun

Washington must stop antagonizing Ottawa and instead cooperate with its northern neighbor on Arctic and maritime security, mineral extraction and trade, and technological innovation.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Sweden is, quite simply, the most investable innovation economy in Europe.

— Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of innovation

Noun

But as the gadgets have grown in notoriety, they’ve also been met with privacy backlash and doubts about whether the technology is beneficial enough to become a fixture in everyday life.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
For the Indian versions, Shin-Ei checks whether the names of gadgets and other proper nouns suit the local context.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of gadgets

Noun

India’s notable opulence within ornaments comes to life in the jewelry.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornament

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

Definition of freshness

Noun

For families Traveling families have a variety of room choices, with some suites offering kitchenettes, separate living areas, multiple rooms, and private balconies to spread out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Across six hour-long episodes, the show follows a variety of urban animals to uncover the challenges of living alongside the human race.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of variety

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