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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
Admiration for the originality of Sinners?
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Her teachers praise her for producing art that exceeds expectations, demonstrating both mastery and originality.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Lead with heart and let your originality shine.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
What’s their influence, originality, and legacy?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for originality
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Her teachers praise her for producing art that exceeds expectations, demonstrating both mastery and originality.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Lead with heart and let your originality shine.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
What’s their influence, originality, and legacy?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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Staff encourage guests to skip novelty drinks in favor of classic Irish flavors.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some are purely for the novelty and eco-friendly message, while others are for the unique look of hemp fabrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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September 23 – October 22 When compassion meets creativity, bridges appear.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This is the type of creativity and leadership Chicago needs to bring more energy back to the heart of the city while respecting our tight budget constraints.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The radiant Sun conjoins fanciful Neptune in your 7th House of Interdependence, adding extra kindness to your imagination, so boundaries and bonds can both feel easier and more creative.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Stolen jewels can do wonders for the imagination, even if they are tucked away in a safe.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lack of freshness in this gluey Scottish import is the biggest problem, but the flavor is also disappointingly dull.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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What mattered was the freshness of the programming and the spark of the performances—above all, the sly, idiomatic singing of the soprano Melissa Wimbish.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 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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So yeah, newness is kind of a theme, a clean slate to open this newness.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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And as the virus continues to circulate, more people are being forced to reckon with a life-altering yet often invisible disability whose relative newness offers few answers for the future and few avenues for support.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Determined to get him back, Elle uses her brain and ingenuity to get into Harvard too.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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One prominent critic, academic economist Julian Simon, argued for what came to be called the cornucopian view, which held that the only limits to growth were imagination and ingenuity.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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