as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
the freshness of that teacher's approach makes his classes fun and interesting
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Recent Examples of freshness
Three grocery stores in particular lead the pack in terms of freshness, selection and rave reviews, Food & Wine recently reported.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Store it in the refrigerator to preserve its freshness.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Then a burst of freshness is introduced in the form of a handful of sugar snap peas.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
From Bang Bar by Momofuku to Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, each eatery delivers a polished, gourmet twist on the old-school food court — proof that the format has become shorthand for choice, freshness and a bit of culinary theater.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Green garlic puree and crispy artichokes bring spring’s freshness.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Southern Living reached out to Brandon Faust of Faust Farms in Amite City, Louisiana, about the best way to store berries to maximize their freshness.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Cooked noodles soak up the thick egg batter for a custard-like texture with pops of freshness from peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Store it in the refrigerator to preserve its freshness.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Then a burst of freshness is introduced in the form of a handful of sugar snap peas.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
From Bang Bar by Momofuku to Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, each eatery delivers a polished, gourmet twist on the old-school food court — proof that the format has become shorthand for choice, freshness and a bit of culinary theater.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Green garlic puree and crispy artichokes bring spring’s freshness.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Southern Living reached out to Brandon Faust of Faust Farms in Amite City, Louisiana, about the best way to store berries to maximize their freshness.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Cooked noodles soak up the thick egg batter for a custard-like texture with pops of freshness from peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshness
Noun
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Watches and Wonders ran like clockwork in April, with 65 exhibiting brands showing off their latest novelties to around 60,000 visitors in Geneva and nearly 1 billion online.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The novelty, for her, of being in a relationship nowheresville befitted the album’s titular concept.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is friction and newness there.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The team is working to understand customer appetite, purchase behavior, and the optimal frequency for newness.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Freshness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freshness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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