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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
James Aquilina, an intellectual property attorney and partner at the Quarles law firm in Washington, DC, said that most typefaces have difficulty overcoming the originality requirement necessary for copyright protection.
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
Each artist is selected on originality, artistic conception, beauty and quality of the work.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s originality in its form and texture, but the colorway is neutral enough to coordinate with other materials in your space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
The filmmakers were selected for their originality across fiction, non-fiction, animation and student filmmaking.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
Each artist is selected on originality, artistic conception, beauty and quality of the work.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s originality in its form and texture, but the colorway is neutral enough to coordinate with other materials in your space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
The filmmakers were selected for their originality across fiction, non-fiction, animation and student filmmaking.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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Since May 2024, Jupiter has been in your zone of one-on-one bonds, teaching you how to hold space for autonomy and connection, novelty and predictability, privacy and self-disclosure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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Where the film gets a little chewier, moving out of enjoyable novelty into something deeper, is in using this context to explore the dynamics of appeasing an oppressor.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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In attempt to draw up intrigue for the upcoming season, teams flex their creativity in order to have the most memorable moment.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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In some business situations, the need for creativity is obvious: research and development, new business pitches, user experience strategies.—
Janine MacLachlan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Think about what your family values about toys — their ability to teach and to ignite your kids’ imaginations while keeping them occupied for long stretches of time — and then commit to only bringing home toys that fit that criteria.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Directed by Irene Iborra, the stop-motion film – the first-ever stop-motion feature produced in Catalonia – portrays a young girl coping with family homelessness through imagination and resilience.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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True innovation, such as designing a brand new UX framework or identifying and providing solutions to novel problems, still falls squarely within the range of human ingenuity.—
Manish Mittal,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Yet despite these hurdles, the Voyagers continue to function — a testament to both their robust design and the ingenuity of the teams managing them.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and talent agent Dave Shapiro were both killed in a fatal plane crash in San Diego on May 22.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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