What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
recentness
Example
The recentness of the news made it more shocking. [recentness: noun]
Example
I was impressed by the recentness of the data. [recentness: adjective]
newness
Example
The newness of the technology made it exciting to use. [newness: noun]
Example
I was fascinated by the newness of the design. [newness: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Newness is more commonly used than recentness in everyday language, especially in marketing, advertising, and product descriptions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between recentness and newness?
Both recentness and newness are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
