novelty value

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The quality of being interesting because something is new, not because it is good or useful.

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  • A trip down a mine has great novelty value for most people.
  • The restaurant's unique theme initially attracted customers due to its novelty value.
  • Sadly, the novelty value of the new gadget quickly wore off.
  • Many tourists are drawn to the historical site for its sheer novelty value.
  • The band's unusual sound provided a high novelty value to their live performances.
  • For some, the appeal of a vintage car lies more in its novelty value than its practicality.
  • New technologies often have a high novelty value before their true utility is understood.
  • The politician hoped his unconventional ideas would have strong novelty value with voters.
  • Despite its novelty value, the game lacked depth and quickly became boring.
  • The company relies on constant innovation to maintain the novelty value of its products.