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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
Joe and Jeanne Maiarese said Gepetto has originality and a great atmosphere.
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Onscreen, the writer in him, the personality in him, the originality in him, the individualist in him just brought the character to a different level.
—Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Dec. 2025
Your originality is your open door.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Narrative originality and character relatability were paramount even as throwback franchises reclaimed the spotlight in theaters, and sequels to recent horror hits tested the still-forming legacies of emerging filmmakers.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Onscreen, the writer in him, the personality in him, the originality in him, the individualist in him just brought the character to a different level.
—Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Dec. 2025
Your originality is your open door.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Narrative originality and character relatability were paramount even as throwback franchises reclaimed the spotlight in theaters, and sequels to recent horror hits tested the still-forming legacies of emerging filmmakers.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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Their music has increasingly moved beyond novelty appeal, with HYPERYOUTH reflecting a more deliberate balance between chaos and control, while still retaining the sense of fun that defines their live performances.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2026
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Larry Ellison, a competitive sailer himself, sponsored an America’s Cup team through Oracle, and SailGP was meant to bring the excitement of sailing races to an annual season, rather than an occasional novelty.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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This innovative approach not only speeds the design process but also frees up designers to focus on more creative tasks, demonstrating how AI can be used as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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As a member of the Fine Art League of Cupertino, Choudhury volunteers his time and creativity to help people connect and grow through art.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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For their part, many voters always seem to be searching for some idealized candidate who exists only in their imagination.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Visionary Award recognizes an individual who has uniquely and consistently employed the art and science of VFX to foster imagination and ignite future discoveries by way of artistry, invention and groundbreaking work.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Buying good fish matters because freshness affects taste, safety, and how enjoyable your seafood meal will be.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Check for freshness by using a float test to ensure the eggs are still safe to consume.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Outback’s new exterior shares newness-billing with a new practical and simplistic interior.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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What that suggests to me is a year of muted newness—more cosmetic iterations than bold new displays of watchmaking prowess.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, this formal ingenuity never distracts from the emotional intensity of the story but, rather, amplifies its force by simultaneously compressing and expanding the action.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2026
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Peering beyond the score, even before Montreal throttled Vancouver with a dominant blitz of rush attacking ingenuity in the third period, the raw ability of its skaters and their through-the-roof potential as a group was unmistakable.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The movie is like a version of Waiting for Guffman (1996) in which the Christopher Guest character was not a buffoon but an earnest striver with grit and (significant) talent.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s because North Crowley’s talent development, depth, culture and recent success have put the school in a position to compete for championships.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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These grander moments of inventiveness don’t stop City from finding joy and absurdity in smaller and seemingly inconsequential stories either.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Innovation Award honors exceptional distinctiveness, inventiveness and impact in expanding the conventions of program format, content, audience interaction, production technique and delivery.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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