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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
Here, the love planet is turned on by originality and independence, creating opportunities for connections that are just as lighthearted as they are rooted in mutual respect.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In an era where originality struggles to be rewarded, this feels like a genuine studio win for genre fans.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
It’s been associated with both better creative cognition and an increase in the originality and fluency of ideas.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Self Expressed Anti-trend movements and main character energy inspire Self Expressed, a theme that thrives on expressive boldness and originality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In an era where originality struggles to be rewarded, this feels like a genuine studio win for genre fans.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
It’s been associated with both better creative cognition and an increase in the originality and fluency of ideas.
—Bonnie Tsui, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Self Expressed Anti-trend movements and main character energy inspire Self Expressed, a theme that thrives on expressive boldness and originality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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The act does allow novelty items such as sparklers, which are sticks of magnesium burning at up to 3,000 degrees.—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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At first, the medals were a cool, shiny novelty.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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The ability to make something out of nothing may seem uniquely human — a bedrock of creativity that’s led to new kinds of art, music and more.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Baked sliders, a longtime party favorite, are another game day essential that Neidus said offer room for creativity.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Now, for the first time, an experiment hints that an ape in captivity can have an imagination.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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When Luckman arrived in Chicago, the Bears playbook had hundreds of designs from the T Formation, with hundreds of variations in the playbook and seemingly hundreds more in the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The original composition leaned toward brightness and energy, aligning with a period that favored clarity and freshness.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ultra-creamy varieties like triple-crème or goat cheese can be stored in their original packaging or transferred to cheese paper, wax paper, or parchment paper, with a damp paper towel at the bottom to help retain freshness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 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
Noun
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Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Budget-conscious newness is ruling the day.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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But Le, no stranger to the restaurant industry, which often begets ingenuity, got creative.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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In midfield, too, Newcastle sometimes lack ingenuity, especially against sides defending in a low block, and a creative presence may offer a point of difference in those games.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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