«In this context,» writes Clark, «the idea that «your country needs you» would have been a strikingly novel notion for most of its audience.» (businessinsider.com)
Courtship is the period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage, or establishment of an agreed relationship of a more Questioning the institution of dating is a rather novel notion to most Americans. (myintimcity.com)
It became clear in discussion, however, that the acquisition of life lessons from the ancients was, to the students, a novel notion. (firstthings.com)