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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
All literature is derivative to some extent, but originality can still obtain.
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Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Its lack of originality and emotional depth may have been more forgivable had the film been legit funny.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The vast majority, if not all, of these entries lacked the originality, the spark, and the incredible production values of the original.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2025
On the surface, this is a bashfully dystopian science fiction yarn about friendship and loss, but boiling right under that is a fiercely intellectual narrative that tackles big questions about art, originality, inspiration, motherhood and impermanence.
—Gabino Iglesias, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Its lack of originality and emotional depth may have been more forgivable had the film been legit funny.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The vast majority, if not all, of these entries lacked the originality, the spark, and the incredible production values of the original.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2025
On the surface, this is a bashfully dystopian science fiction yarn about friendship and loss, but boiling right under that is a fiercely intellectual narrative that tackles big questions about art, originality, inspiration, motherhood and impermanence.
—Gabino Iglesias, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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To think of humans as a species that revels in possibility—unlike, say, anteaters or mice, who are not exactly seeking out novelty—seems self-evident.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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Critics, however, have raised privacy concerns and said drones are more of a novelty than an effective ay to improve ublis safety.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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One key element of its data-first approach is its Trends Observatory, which analyzes global trends to help the design decision-making process and to align creativity with market gaps to create a strong and relevant product.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Now, as the artists and galleries who helped turn Wynwood into Miami’s hippest urban district all but disappear under a tsunami of redevelopment, the Bakehouse Art Complex remains a funky, thriving oasis of creativity.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
Noun
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By doing it for them, AI robs children of the joy and the work of their imagination.—
Lindsey Witmer Collins,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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However, on a deeper level, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang remind us of the power of imagination, the importance of friendship, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.—
Meg Walters,
EW.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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From the first successful airplane flight to landing a man on the moon, nothing can stop American grit and ingenuity.—
John Ketchum,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Noun
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End of the day, this is going to hurt our universities, chase away world- class talent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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Perry values DeRozan’s talent and professionalism — not to mention roster depth — and DeRozan has a reasonable contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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