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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
And special mention for the originality of the Sunnei concept that swapped a show format for the auction of the creative directors, in collaboration with Christies.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Streetwear is all about originality, and a pair of classic black track pants (like these from Athleta) can serve as the perfect base for a unique outfit.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
When originality is great, and word of mouth is brilliant, and the marketing engines are in force, the creme rises to the top, again and again, even in a theatrical landscape that’s curbed by streaming.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Employees are being asked to use these tools wisely, effectively, and, most urgently, with originality.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Streetwear is all about originality, and a pair of classic black track pants (like these from Athleta) can serve as the perfect base for a unique outfit.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
When originality is great, and word of mouth is brilliant, and the marketing engines are in force, the creme rises to the top, again and again, even in a theatrical landscape that’s curbed by streaming.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Employees are being asked to use these tools wisely, effectively, and, most urgently, with originality.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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What Happens Next The novelty of a new item like the Southwest Queso could bring in many new and old customers alike, boosting revenue for the brand.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Seeking out the world’s rarest novelties is one of Prosper Assouline‘s greatest passions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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But when talking about fashion, creativity has to be the leading force and the most relevant force.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival is filled with cinematic creativity from award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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This view, for me at least, more than anything else connects the dots of our historically informed imagination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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As his imagination grows into vast cities and impossible creatures, fantasy blurs with reality.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Storing Nuts In The Refrigerator Refrigeration slows oxidation and extends freshness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Its first deodorant is no different, and deploys a blend of geranium and patchouli to offer long-lasting freshness.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Read on for the very best luxury beauty brands available on Amazon right now, and prepare to add some restocks or newness to cart in preparation for Amazon Prime Day.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bring In the New Indeed, hunger for newness is perhaps the only constant in an industry that thrives on change.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Today, the company builds structures with each one shaped by the same ingenuity and care that defined its first.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That ingenuity extends to creating scales for what has yet to be measured.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
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In all of these places, the broad availability of talent—whether as founders, knowledge workers, or highly skilled blue-collar workers—is viewed as one core element of the corporate ecosystem’s success.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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BigXthaPlug – and his many collaborators – score big wins on several Billboard charts this week thanks to that inventiveness.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But there is one exception, a scene whose dramatic importance is reflected in a startling inventiveness of composition, and whose stylistic finesse provides a clue about where Aster’s emotional investment lies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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