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Novelty

The quality or state of being novel; newness; freshness; recentness of origin or introduction.

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Adornment 76% connected

An adorning; an ornament; a decoration.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Article 76% connected

A distinct portion of an instrument, discourse, literary work, or any other writing, consisting of two or more particulars, or treating of various to…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Originality 76% connected

The quality or state of being original.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fresh 74% connected

Possessed of original life and vigor; new and strong; unimpaired; sound.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fresh 74% connected

Possessed of original life and vigor; new and strong; unimpaired; sound.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing group 1

Trinketry 70% connected

Ornaments of dress; trinkets, collectively.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 7

Bangle 92% connected

To waste by little and little; to fritter away.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Bauble 92% connected

A trifling piece of finery; a gewgaw; that which is gay and showy without real value; a cheap, showy plaything.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Freshness 92% connected

The state of being fresh.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Gaud 92% connected

Trick; jest; sport.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Gewgaw 92% connected

A showy trifle; a toy; a splendid plaything; a pretty but worthless bauble.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Knickknack 92% connected

A trifle or toy; a bawble; a gewgaw.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Trinket 92% connected

A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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