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nouveau Synonyms

Another word for nouveau

Choosing another word for nouveau depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Newly arrived, recently developed, or modern and up-to-date, sometimes implying a lack of established tradition or refinement.

Usage Example

"The downtown district is filled with trendy bistros serving new cuisine to young professionals."

Strongest
new
Strong
modern
novel
contemporary
up-to-date
newfangled

• adjective (Context 2)

Denoting a light, fruity red wine intended to be drunk shortly after the harvest in which it was produced rather than aged.

Usage Example

"Every November, local wine merchants celebrate the arrival of the season's Beaujolais young."

Strong
young
unaged
fresh

Opposites of nouveau

The opposite of nouveau shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

aged
matured
traditional
vintage
established
old-fashioned
classic
See all opposites of nouveau

• Nearby Words

nourishing
nourishingly
nourishment
nouveau
nova
novel
novelette

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nouveau. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nouveau
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