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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
Collectors pursuing originality needn’t worry: parts—original and reproduction—are plentiful, though none are inexpensive.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Additionally, over-reliance on AI can make teams overly dependent on AI outputs, rather than human originality.
—Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Winning no prizes for originality, the 32-year-old German is referring to Coldplay.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Additionally, over-reliance on AI can make teams overly dependent on AI outputs, rather than human originality.
—Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Winning no prizes for originality, the 32-year-old German is referring to Coldplay.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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Breton’s victory can partially be attributed to the relative novelty of his project (which transplanted Freud from the clinic to the gallery), in contrast to Goll’s vaguer claims to radical change.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Cast at center the majority of his career, the 3-pointer largely was novelty, as can be the case with many centers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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Founding Drive in 2004, serving as president of Boomerang, and then launching DLO Producciones in 2011, Lorenzo’s battle has been to find an stable financing context and international outlet for his creativity.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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Taken together, this week’s developments highlight how AI is only becoming a bigger friend and/or enemy of creativity.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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From her Imagination Library (over 200 million books given to children since 1999) to her beloved Pigeon Forge theme park, Dollywood, the Queen of Tennessee invites everyone into her colorful world of music and imagination.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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This month, Netflix delivers a lineup that blends cultural impact, classic storytelling, and bold new voices—each offering a different lens into Black life, legacy, and imagination.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope is a masterwork of engineering and human ingenuity.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Get the blend of ingenuity and oversight right, and AI agents become an equalizer, widening access to credit and cutting costs for families and small businesses.—
Nizan Geslevich Packin,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox are all loaded with talent and have the potential to contend this season.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Kate Middleton demonstrated a hidden talent while on a royal trip to Scotland with her husband, Prince William.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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