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as in prototypes
something from which copies are made
please make copies to hand out, but keep the original
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the town's singing mailman is an original, all right
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Recent Examples of originals
As part of Netflix’s ongoing round of international slate announcements, the streamer unveiled a batch of new originals and updates on several others.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
One of approximately 40 examples of the FXX K Evo built from 2017 to 2019, this single-owner car is one of only about 10 factory-originals, as opposed to a conversion from an earlier FXX spec car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
There are many arguments to be made about why this 2000s era of Disney movies seem to have more staying power than originals released during the age of streaming, like less cable viewership, less content made specifically for older age groups, or reduced attention spans.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
Kicking yourself doesn’t really do any good, so the next best thing to do is find a worthy replacement that not only has a similar style, but also captures the same charm as grandma’s originals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Radio stations began playing (Taylor’s Version) albums instead of the originals, and fans began listening to them on streaming services.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to higher spending on originals, in 2026 Netflix plans to expand its lineup of licensed titles.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Labubus have become a hot commodity since then, as consumers worldwide fight to nab originals for themselves.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
To mark Public Domain Day 2026, the Internet Archive is hosting a short film remix contest, inviting filmmakers and artists of all skill levels to create two- to three-minute originals using the freshly available materials from 1930.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
One of approximately 40 examples of the FXX K Evo built from 2017 to 2019, this single-owner car is one of only about 10 factory-originals, as opposed to a conversion from an earlier FXX spec car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
There are many arguments to be made about why this 2000s era of Disney movies seem to have more staying power than originals released during the age of streaming, like less cable viewership, less content made specifically for older age groups, or reduced attention spans.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
Kicking yourself doesn’t really do any good, so the next best thing to do is find a worthy replacement that not only has a similar style, but also captures the same charm as grandma’s originals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Radio stations began playing (Taylor’s Version) albums instead of the originals, and fans began listening to them on streaming services.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
In addition to higher spending on originals, in 2026 Netflix plans to expand its lineup of licensed titles.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Labubus have become a hot commodity since then, as consumers worldwide fight to nab originals for themselves.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
To mark Public Domain Day 2026, the Internet Archive is hosting a short film remix contest, inviting filmmakers and artists of all skill levels to create two- to three-minute originals using the freshly available materials from 1930.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originals
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Gulati said the Sounders and Reign, which have tested early Arkero prototypes, are projecting the software will result in over 50% efficiency improvement in matchday planning.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to Severin Stadler, Head of R&D at Magna, the simulator enables chassis and tyre tuning long before prototypes exist.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The logger and railsplitter occasionally encounters American eccentrics, like a chatty drifter prone to sporting bible verses and an old coot of a demolitions expert with a philosophical bent.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Nov. 2025
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Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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NurPhoto via Getty Images FC Barcelona has made a decision on Gavi’s return from injury amid his teammate and close friend Pedri being ruled out for a month according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Charge your devices, arrange alternate heating or power sources, gather your candles and flashlights.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Was there any challenge to transition your characters to a different country and culture?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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The actors who play those characters, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, have rocketed to fame, even getting asked to run the Olympic torch for the Milan Cortina Games in February.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yale, Columbia, Brown, the University of Southern California, Boston University, and the Univesity of Pennsylvania are examples of schools that also scaled back, rescinded, paused or stopped new admissions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are plenty of examples like this in nature even within the plain old Standard Model.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Morton kosher salt; process until nuts are very finely chopped, about 30 seconds.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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Walt wasn’t familiar with blueprints, design plans and other technical drawings when construction began on the park, according to Disneyland Chief Art Director Dick Irvine.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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His other priorities included redevelopment in the Civic Center area of downtown, a proposal to spend $118 million over the next five years on modernization and upgrades to the city’s waterfront Convention Center, and continuing with neighborhood growth blueprints.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Homegrown rarities Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester headlined the ‘13 champions, but Boston’s most recent World Series squad in 2018 boasted a dazzling, but entirely outside rotation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The collection includes big-screen star cars, international rarities, antiques, military vehicles and the world’s longest limo, an Ohrberg creation.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Originals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originals. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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