How to Use original in a Sentence

original

1 of 2 adjective
  • She has a very original and creative mind.
  • The concept is very original.
  • I gave her a copy and kept the original document myself.
  • The car has a highly original design.
  • Their original idea was to fix their old car, but they decided to buy a new one instead.
  • The word's original meaning was very different from its current meaning.
  • The book has been translated into English from the original Spanish.
  • He is admired as an original American composer.
  • In spite of its legacy, the original tree couldn’t stand the test of time.
    Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
  • The original title was J. P. Tod’s, but the initials were dropped in 1997.
    Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Salmon co-wrote the original web series of the same name with Ali Hughes.
    K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 June 2023
  • The two briefly met when Fox and some of the cast from the original 1985 movie attended a gala event for the show in July.
    Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The 30-song set has a mix of original songs and covers, and boasts a cavalcade of guest stars — 40 in all.
    Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Maybe our minds retain a trace of that original purpose, that this was a way to cheat death.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Neil Hannon of band the Divine Comedy wrote the original songs for the film.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Walsh and Schmit are still on board, but Don Henley is the last man standing from the original lineup.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Harlow, Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins were the original hosts.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • One of the first restaurant closures of the year was Taco Luchador's original location in the Highlands.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024
  • There are great films and shows that use the radio business as a setting, like the original Frasier.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023
  • In 2013 a six-second clip of one of his original songs went viral, and the rest is history.
    Nina Derwin, Redbook, 15 Aug. 2023
  • And then bought the couple an original and thoughtful present of your own choosing.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024
  • The original Headache Hat, which looks like a black puffer beanie, is actually kind of chic.
    The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 27 June 2023
  • The Amazing Race is back in 2023, but with a big shakeup to its original format to keep viewers hooked.
    Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 15 June 2023
  • The statue even features the broken shackles featured at the base of the original statue.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
  • The rich and viscous dark chocolate notes of the original are complemented by dark fruit and peppery spice from the rye casks.
    Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Refunds will be issued at the original point of purchase.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The, the u the original US attorney on this case, Dave Devilles, was, was aggressive in doing a great job.
    Laura Johnston, cleveland, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Each of the four lead cast members won an Emmy for their performances during the original run.
    Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023
  • The original Broadway production took home three Tony Awards and a Grammy.
    Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2024
  • While staying true to the original, with the exception of her higher notes at the end, Clarkson does not disappoint.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
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original

2 of 2 noun
  • I gave her a copy of the report and kept the original.
  • This isn't a reprint, it's an original.
  • Compared to other actresses of her generation, she is a true original.
  • Where the original had been spicy and sour, the new version was sweet.
    Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • The setlist now is a mixture of Band songs and Weight Band originals?
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The opening weeks of 2024 have been tough for fans of Max originals.
    Vulture, 1 Feb. 2024
  • In most cases, a dupe of a product rarely holds a match to the original.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 21 June 2023
  • Now the band is getting to play its originals out live.
    Noah Schaffer, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The Fog Cutter is a Trader Vic original from the mid-’40s.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 24 June 2023
  • But the most important thing for us, always, was to feel true to the spirit of the original.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
  • It was plainly not written in the spirit of the original.
    Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
  • For all the new Twitters, nothing has been able to replicate the original.
    WIRED, 29 July 2023
  • There’s one that grew up with the originals and another that grew up with the prequels.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The original has a mild tang and can be used in recipes instead of cream cheese or ricotta.
    Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • And a design that builds on the original and extends farther into the sea.
    Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
  • There are translations that cleave as closely as possible to the form, the content, and even the sound of the original.
    David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Magritte appears to have cut the original into four pieces, painting a new work on each one.
    Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Adam Sweet is bringing all of the originals, but the larger kitchen there will allow for a bigger menu.
    The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2023
  • As for the how: Cole’s original doesn’t have salt, and salt is omitted from most official recipes.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024
  • For dessert, taste a St. Louis original: Gooey butter cake.
    Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Note that the original is slightly scarier (and more violent) than the 2019 remake by the same name.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 22 Aug. 2023
  • From the Sandman original to Jack Black's new spin on a classic children's song, read on to learn more about these five Hanukkah tunes.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The main concern for the entire project has been to not to confuse overpainting with highlights from the original.
    Sarah Belmont For Artnews, Robb Report, 5 July 2023
  • The originals are being sent to Welch, who requested them back.
    Graham Womack, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024
  • While some of the new recordings largely stay true to the originals, others add a new dimension.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Her additions accord with the original on the level of both plot and language.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • There’s no set timeline yet, but fans of the 1996 original can rest assured: Happy will be picking up a nine iron once again.
    Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
  • That’s why fans were so excited to see a live-action adaptation more true to the original.
    Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Artists have artistic license to make slight changes and this is melodically in line with the original.
    Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 30 May 2023
  • The law in France has forced Netflix and its peers to increase their output of local originals in a short period of time.
    Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg.com, 8 June 2023

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