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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
Like the filmmakers of France’s New Wave, Mendonça began his career as a reporter and critic, and that sensibility infuses every frame, striking an enticing balance between originality and homage.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
As the international spotlight increases on Massey’s work and the vibrancy of Detroit’s art, music, architecture, and ethos, Massey loves that the city’s authenticity and originality remain at its heart.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
The originality lies in understanding the role of the astrocyte in this process.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
The viral creator’s message was clear: originality and ownership matter most.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
As the international spotlight increases on Massey’s work and the vibrancy of Detroit’s art, music, architecture, and ethos, Massey loves that the city’s authenticity and originality remain at its heart.
—AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
The originality lies in understanding the role of the astrocyte in this process.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
The viral creator’s message was clear: originality and ownership matter most.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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Having a greater sense of ownership, variety, novelty and excitement about their work does.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The tight competition and novelty of the race outcomes positions the sport well for gaming, Johnson said.—
Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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At The Horse Shoe Farm, an 85-acre boutique resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Turchin family has created a unique enclave of creativity, serenity, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The final performance against Manchester United was about circumstance as much as design — without any serious midfield creativity, and leading for half the game — but Tottenham defended their box very well and, in truth, created almost no chances.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Environment builders go beyond the production of discreet, individual objects–like paintings or sculptures–to create entire worlds of imagination taking over their surroundings.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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As per Forbes, at least a dozen oarfish washed up onto Japan's coastline in the year before the 2011 Fukushima earthquake and tsunami, which brought the deep-sea creatures back to the forefront of the imagination.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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If so, this car reaches a new level of unfathomable American ingenuity, combined with a newfound level of refinement and traction management that attempts to belie the undeniable absurdity to a minimal, arguably necessary, extent.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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His Stoic Challenge framework invites you to see a setback not as something terrible, blameworthy or unfair but instead as a test of your ingenuity and resilience.—
Hanna Hart,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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There was a concern Forest would have to cash in on either Morgan Gibbs-White or Murillo — the Brazilian who retains the unusual talent, for a defender, of being truly exciting to watch — to keep themselves out of PSR trouble.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The platform designed by our passionate artistic team is a space where talents will be empowered to continue to shape the instruments, strategies, and community these filmmakers need to see their projects and careers blossom.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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