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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
Self Expressed Anti-trend movements and main character energy inspire Self Expressed, a theme that thrives on expressive boldness and originality.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Communicate what’s on your mind with confidence and originality.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
And as more researchers pile onto the same scientific bandwagons, some experts worry about a feedback loop of conformity and declining originality.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Jan. 2026
Around November 29, Uranus harmonizes with transformative Pluto in your sign, providing a blast of originality that can result in claiming greater personal power.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Communicate what’s on your mind with confidence and originality.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
And as more researchers pile onto the same scientific bandwagons, some experts worry about a feedback loop of conformity and declining originality.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Jan. 2026
Around November 29, Uranus harmonizes with transformative Pluto in your sign, providing a blast of originality that can result in claiming greater personal power.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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The act does allow novelty items such as sparklers, which are sticks of magnesium burning at up to 3,000 degrees.—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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At first, the medals were a cool, shiny novelty.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Create Shadow Art Shadow art is a great way to lean into Groundhog Day while also letting kids express their own creativity.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Able to operate across the midfield, the 23-year-old would provide bite and physicality during Joelinton’s ongoing injury absence, while also offering creativity in attack, which Newcastle have lacked, especially in away matches.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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And all the teachers were social documentary still photographers and filmmakers, reminding me that there is as much drama in what is and what was as anything that the human imagination dreams up.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the production, Hayes plays Elliott, a writer grappling with creative paralysis who retreats to a remote cabin, only to find the line between imagination and reality dangerously blurred.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, Michael adds, the slightly uneven pieces bring freshness and softness to the cut.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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Long treated as a drink-now favorite, Portugal’s Vinho Verde is emerging as an age-worthy white wine that delivers flavor, freshness, and value.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Budget-conscious newness is ruling the day.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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But Le, no stranger to the restaurant industry, which often begets ingenuity, got creative.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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In midfield, too, Newcastle sometimes lack ingenuity, especially against sides defending in a low block, and a creative presence may offer a point of difference in those games.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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