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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
This proof might be the highest-profile math result that explicitly cites the use of an LLM—but the artificial intelligence’s work ultimately wasn’t used, and its originality is impossible to determine.
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The Moon conjunct Neptune in your 3rd House of Communication heightens originality, intuition, and imaginative communication that makes fresh ideas arrive quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
If anything, the bar will be higher for AI filmmakers than live-action filmmakers in terms of voice and originality.
—David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Contestants attempt to mimic the sounds the birds make, with the jury ranking them based on both the quality and originality of their screeches.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The Moon conjunct Neptune in your 3rd House of Communication heightens originality, intuition, and imaginative communication that makes fresh ideas arrive quickly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
If anything, the bar will be higher for AI filmmakers than live-action filmmakers in terms of voice and originality.
—David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Contestants attempt to mimic the sounds the birds make, with the jury ranking them based on both the quality and originality of their screeches.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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These six destinations stand out because street food isn’t a novelty there — it’s woven into daily life.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Another novelty performer attempted to play songs using vegetables.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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That spirit still drives the family today, even as each sibling approaches creativity from a different angle.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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However, bringing the villa to life has required a surprising amount of time, materials and creativity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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No prizes will be given for imagination alone!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Ranging from seemingly endless desert plains to rugged mountain ranges, the region is filled with scenic drives, plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure, and best of all, wide-open spaces that let the imagination roam free.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Two runners highlighted in the project — an elite athlete and a working dad — both reported meaningful improvements in freshness, sleep and stress, with one logging his fastest half-marathon of the year.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Top with the parsley, which adds necessary freshness to counter the richness.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 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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How does a European legacy company and its namesake brand remain relevant and innovative in today’s profoundly changing beauty industry, where there’s a premium on newness?—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Reliever Anthony Banda likes Morris’ personality and how he’s unfazed by the newness of his role.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Each one tells a different story about human ambition, belief and ingenuity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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For America, saving the structures that defined the country’s prowess in innovation, experimentation, and ingenuity means looking to a relatively recent past.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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