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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
The South Korea setting and its random cuisine scene add dashes of originality as believed-to-be-dead spy David Jung (Kim) tries to mend a broken relationship with his daughter Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), now the top assassin for Caddis.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Consumers admire its product for its originality and adaptability.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
And a product's value will increasingly be grounded in originality, trust, and purpose.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Newsom is not known for originality.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Consumers admire its product for its originality and adaptability.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
And a product's value will increasingly be grounded in originality, trust, and purpose.
—Ravi Kumar, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
Newsom is not known for originality.
—Lance Christensen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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Today, the practice has taken on a playful twist, with people reimagining themselves in royal attire for humor and novelty.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Anything that's made of fabric, whether furniture, clothing, décor, or novelty items, should be cleaned and stored according to professional standards.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s what my focus has been — about creating a strong culture of creativity of the importance of design.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Boldness and audacity are a protection for creativity against fear.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whatever irrigates the imagination and allows the soul to exhale.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Creative expression and imagination are essential training grounds for navigating doubt.—
Bidhan Parmar,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Best Memory Foam Mattress Zinus’s popular memory foam mattress has green tea extract infused into its top layer to maintain freshness.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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The cream cheese cut through the salt, and the veggies added small pops of crunch and freshness.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mizzou fell in a big hole, early There is plenty of newness to this Tigers team, with a significant amount of MU’s core having left at the end of 2024.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the fashion side, Johnson expects athleisure and footwear to shine this holiday season, including such brands as Free People, Alo and Vuori, which deliver newness.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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With the newer Portico model, Couët managed to conceal the whole mechanism in the dial in a true feat of horological ingenuity.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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His vision, ingenuity, and deep care for artists are in the DNA of the Vineyardand leave a profound legacy, from Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and groundbreaking musicals to artists shaped by his belief in their voices.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bhutia is part of India's digital growth story that is creating entrepreneurs, drawing investments, and attracting global tech giants, fueled in large part by a gigantic talent pool and tech userbase.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Critics across the board praised its inventiveness.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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