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novelty

Meaning

An item or concept that is recently introduced or is otherwise unusual, thereby attracting attention.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The little shop was full of interesting things. Most of them were old and dusty, but one bright, blinking toy stood out. Its strange sounds and flashing lights were such a novelty that everyone who walked in stopped to stare, a little surprised.

The bioluminescent moss the spelunkers found pulsed with an eerie, soft light. They'd never seen anything like it; this novelty lit their dark path and filled them with a cautious wonder.

The little drone, buzzing like a surprised beetle, landed right on her sandwich. It unfolded a tiny screen displaying a message from a distant relative she'd never met. This entire experience was such a novelty, the sheer strangeness of it made her forget she was hungry.

This new flying toaster is quite the novelty. People are flocking to see it zoom around, making toast mid-air. It’s a strange, unusual thing that everyone’s talking about, mostly because who needs breakfast delivered by a winged bread-burner?

My pet rock, Bartholomew, is quite the novelty. He arrived in a tiny, shimmering box, and his favorite pastime is staring blankly at walls. People flock to him, captivated by his utter lack of action and his unblinking, pebble-like gaze. He's truly one of a kind!

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The whole town buzzed about the new gadget. Everyone wanted to see it, touch it, figure out how it worked. It was such a novelty, a real break from the usual routine, and that's exactly why it caught everyone's eye.

The flickering neon sign, a complete novelty on this otherwise somber street, drew their eyes. No one had seen anything like it before, a strange, pulsating beacon in the quiet dusk. Its unusual brightness cut through the gloom, a welcome, if startling, change.

The antique shop owner eyed the shimmering, pulsating orb that had appeared overnight. It was a complete novelty, unlike anything she'd ever stocked, drawing curious glances from every customer who entered. Its strange hum filled the small space, an unexpected but captivating addition.

My uncle's new invention, a self-folding laundry machine, was a true novelty. It unfolded clothes with a whirring noise and then, much to everyone's surprise, attempted to fold itself into a small, neat square. We're still not sure if it's a feature or a bug, but it's definitely attention-grabbing.

My uncle's new invention, a self-stirring gravy boat powered by hamsters on tiny treadmills, was quite the novelty at Thanksgiving dinner. It immediately drew a crowd, with Aunt Carol nearly dropping her turkey in amazement at the unusual, recently introduced culinary contraption.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The shimmering, self-folding umbrella was a genuine novelty. Everyone in the park stopped to stare, pointing and murmuring about its clever design. Its unusual ability to retract with a mere gesture made it the talk of the afternoon, an instant fascination.

The alien artifact pulsed with an unknown energy, its intricate, shifting surface unlike anything the xenobotanist had ever documented. This strange object, a true novelty, held his complete attention, promising revelations beyond his wildest hypotheses about interstellar flora.

The bioluminescent algae bloomed across the glacial ice with an intensity that startled the researchers. This glowing, alien landscape was a complete novelty, unlike anything they had ever documented. Their hushed excitement was palpable; such an unusual, vivid display commanded immediate, captivated attention.

This year's holiday season boasts a truly astounding novelty: a self-folding laundry basket that whispers passive-aggressive compliments. Its unusual design and recent introduction have garnered significant attention, though most are still deciphering if it’s an ingenious invention or a sentient sock thief in disguise.

Barnaby's collection of sentient, polka-dotted, miniature dirigibles was a true novelty. He insisted they were essential for retrieving errant socks from behind the dryer, a purpose no one had previously contemplated. The constant, gentle humming of their tiny engines, however, proved more distracting than the missing hosiery.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The sheer novelty of his spontaneous decision to quit his lucrative position for an unproven venture left everyone utterly flabbergasted. It was an audacious, unexpected move, a radical departure from his predictable trajectory that, precisely because it was so peculiar, commanded everyone's rapt attention.

The bioluminescent fungi, their ephemeral glow a stark contrast to the subterranean gloom, represented a genuine novelty. Explorers, accustomed to monotonous mineral veins, marveled at the phosphorescent marvel, its unexpected beauty a testament to the unknown wonders lurking in the deep, a breathtaking departure from their empirical pursuits.

The artisan's latest creation, a clockwork avian with iridescent, self-adjusting plumage, was a true novelty. Visitors flocked to the humble workshop, captivated by the intricate mechanics and the bird’s uncanny imitation of a warbler's trill, a testament to the unusual beauty of the newly conceived.

The inventor unveiled his contraption, a bewildering amalgamation of gears and flotsam, promising unprecedented intergalactic toast. Its sheer novelty, a preposterous and entirely unproven premise, captivated the jaded investors, who, swayed by the audacious display, readily forked over their fortunes for a taste of the unknown.

The esteemed mycologist's latest discovery, a bioluminescent mushroom that purports to sing opera arias, was a true novelty. Its iridescent shimmer and purported baritone arias drew throngs of curious patrons to his usually somnolent conservatory, many clamoring for a chance to witness this peculiar fungoid prodigy.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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