novelty
noun
Examples of novelty in a Sentence
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Perhaps there was also a novelty to that game that made trekking back and forth less tedious.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The novelty and excitement of being able to browse and buy beautiful things that will soon arrive at your door held allure for a consumer accustomed to the immediate gratification of the internet age.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
For most of us, an entry-level or mid-level one will be more than enough to satisfy both the novelty of thermal shooting and the necessity of it, most likely in terms of population control for hogs and other such animals.
—Amanda Oliver, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024
That narrative is not a novelty, as Russian state broadcasters and local pro-Russian media reports often highlight the construction of new roads and other public infrastructure, like sports centers and even mosques in some cases.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Judith Lieber is great for kitschy, Swarovski statement clutches in novelty designs; Nina has been making collections of formal-friendly bags and shoes from luxe looking materials like satin since 1953.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The novelty of it all and the potential for role-play is enticing, but there’s still something uncanny and wooden about the experience.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024
The study was performed by Chummy Tees, a novelty t-shirt brand based in Sonora, California.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 14 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English novelte, borrowed from Anglo-French novelté, from novel "new, novel entry 1" + -té -ty
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing novelty
Dictionary Entries Near novelty
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“Novelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/novelty. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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