nouveau
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nouveau
1805–15; < French: new; Old French novel < Latin novellus; see novel 2
Example Sentences
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On the nouveau fashion blogs of Substack, women exchange styling ideas for the brand’s signature pierced mules.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Unfortunately, Tony Dokoupil, the newly installed anchor of CBS Evening News and the face of the company’s nouveau regime-friendly rebrand, was not so lucky.
From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026
After fully renovating their apartment in a 1904 art nouveau building that’s a short walk from the Duomo cathedral, they now split their time between Beverly Hills and Milan, with plenty of travel in between.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025
In February 2022, Ms. Peterson, an author and art collector, was surrounded by a new clientele: the crypto nouveau riche, who made a temporary home of the art market.
From New York Times • May 18, 2024
“I did wish it was closer to the sea, so we could have a better view. But I changed Daddy’s décor and it’s not too nouveau riche, I pray?”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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