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as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
the originality of the war memorial sparked a heated controversy, as most people had been expecting something more traditional
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as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things
a poet of great originality, she brought a whole new range of subject matter and imagery to poetry
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a graphic novel that shows a lot of originality on the part of its creator
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Recent Examples of originality
Judges will assess originality, diversity of perspective, innovation in storytelling and the strength of each project’s environmental themes.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Telford loafer, is distinguished by its refined apron stitching, which brings a subtle sense of originality to the upper.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
But what this charmer of a film has that keeps us engaged, if not originality, is the couple at the center of it all.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The jury of 19 virtual judges assessed entries on quality of content, format, design, creativity and originality and were impressed by the innovative work submitted by the Anaheim Public Library.
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Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for originality
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Telford loafer, is distinguished by its refined apron stitching, which brings a subtle sense of originality to the upper.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
But what this charmer of a film has that keeps us engaged, if not originality, is the couple at the center of it all.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The jury of 19 virtual judges assessed entries on quality of content, format, design, creativity and originality and were impressed by the innovative work submitted by the Anaheim Public Library.
—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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This list features leaders who navigate AI no longer as a novelty, but as an enterprise reality.
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More than just a glorified search engine or a generator of video clips and novelty images, AI could fill roads with driverless trucks, create factories staffed by robots and supplant office workers, lawyers and doctors.
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Your creativity is eager and focused as the Sagittarius moon coordinates with Saturn.
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Produced by Milos-Films and shot at Hélium Films’ studios in Switzerland’s Lausanne, the short follows three handcrafted monkeys who transform a cold animation studio into a vibrant jungle through creativity, collaboration and resourcefulness.
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In my imagination, writing and publishing the piece was a defense against the cardiac blues.
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Costco still owns the warehouse-club imagination in America.
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Limoux, often celebrated for sparkling wine, quietly produces still whites with impressive freshness and ageing potential.
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At the time, the focus of the label was on freshness or how long a food product had been sitting on the shelf.
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
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Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
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The San Jose Sharks are quickly rising, as this is a team that, through both ingenuity and good fortune, is accumulating talent at a dizzying, intimidating clip.
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Now in its 38th edition, the annual issue is a record of the highest expressions of craft, ingenuity, creativity, pleasure, and wonder across 15 categories and from around the globe.
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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