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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
Bursting at the seams with pathos and hysteria, Bride of Frankenstein honors the source material with refreshing originality – an imaginative expansion of Mary Shelley’s novel has proven unsurpassable in the years since.
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Misconstrued by many as something akin to an extended Henny Youngman routine, Portnoy’s Complaint more closely resembled, according to Albert Goldman, the comedic world of adolescent Roth and his buddies, with its audacity, ferocity, originality, and sheer fecundity.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The overwhelming reception has focused on the film’s unexpected humor and tonal originality, despite its true-crime origins.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
That one gets a pass for pure originality.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Misconstrued by many as something akin to an extended Henny Youngman routine, Portnoy’s Complaint more closely resembled, according to Albert Goldman, the comedic world of adolescent Roth and his buddies, with its audacity, ferocity, originality, and sheer fecundity.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The overwhelming reception has focused on the film’s unexpected humor and tonal originality, despite its true-crime origins.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
That one gets a pass for pure originality.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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Barring a late season storm, Duarte and Palazon expect the prices to hold steady, maybe even drop a little, as the first-month fever and novelty dies down.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition to adrenaline rushes and novelty pleasures, haunted houses also create connection between visitors.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At Ironworks Steaks and Fine Cocktails, Chef Joseph Cusmano brings creativity and skill to a traditional steakhouse menu with a few fun surprises to keep diners on their toes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Simply add your own creativity and can-do spirit.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For decades, the dream of personal flight, as envisioned by jetpacks, hoverboards, and flying cars, has captured our imagination.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Paddington Bear’s meeting with a BBC News journalist appears to have captured the imagination of fans after the marmalade-loving mammal made his debut in a West End musical.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Designed for long-lasting freshness and swagger, these fragrances reflect Lynch’s personal favorites and his larger-than-life approach to life and self-care.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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Combining 1980s cumbia and salsa with urban and Andean sounds, lyrics that highlight Ecuadorian slang and identity, and a recognizable deep voice, Machaka stands out for his freshness and authenticity.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At Vans, revenue showed sequential improvement as product newness drew in new customers, while at Timberland, which saw strong demand in the Americas driven by a strong back-to-school season.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Also of interest will be commentary regarding how Starbucks can innovate and bring newness to its menu that draws in new customers.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The show’s ingenuity lies in the fact that the answers to these questions only create more questions.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Where traditional shipbuilding relied on labor and scale, the new frontier rewards autonomy, precision, and adaptability — domains where American ingenuity excels.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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For example, they were asked to find a creative use for an everyday object, then their responses were ranked on inventiveness.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bennett is a writer of great linguistic inventiveness; her previous books, the short-story collection Pond and the novel Checkout 19, use surprising wordplay to evoke their narrators’ unique ways of interacting with the world.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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