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Newness

The quality or state of being new; as, the newness of a system; the newness of a scene; newness of life.

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Age 76% connected

The whole duration of a being, whether animal, vegetable, or other kind; lifetime.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Freshness 76% connected

The state of being fresh.

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Recency 76% connected

The state or quality of being recent; newness; new state; late origin; lateness in time; freshness; as, the recency of a transaction, of a wound, etc.

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Recentness 76% connected

Quality or state of being recent.

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New 74% connected

Having existed, or having been made, but a short time; having originated or occured lately; having recently come into existence, or into one's posses…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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New 74% connected

Having existed, or having been made, but a short time; having originated or occured lately; having recently come into existence, or into one's posses…

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Oldness 94% connected

The state or quality of being old; old age.

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Oldness 94% connected

The state or quality of being old; old age.

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