ORIGINALS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

originals

noun

plural of original

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 Replacing the 5Select channel, 5Drama will launch October 21 with a collection of 5 originals, American imports and Australian series including popular soap Home and Away. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 The show joins a slate of forthcoming Hulu originals that also includes (among others) a Prison Break revival, pro football/family drama The Land and thriller Count My Lies, starring Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 Prime Video continues to be one of the most baffling streaming services, from dull originals like Reacher to a revolving catalogue of films that never saw the light of an actual movie theater. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026 The Season 4 premiere accounted for 36% of that total, and the show ranked second among streaming originals. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Earley will oversee all content and production for international originals, production, labor relations and creative talent development. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 To slim down the options a bit and provide a more Hulu-specific rundown, Entertainment Weekly has set aside the shows affiliated with FX and curated a list devoted exclusively to non-FX Hulu originals. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 The brand added that each miniature style is cut from the same silk and finished with prints, piping and proportions that follow the originals as closely as possible. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 David Attenborough’s nature specials sit alongside Emmy-winning originals like Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places, so there’s plenty here beyond typical streaming filler. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Engineers and researchers will develop prototypes while also evaluating technology created by outside companies and research partners.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Innovation teams are often measured on ideas generated, prototypes built, workshops run or patents filed.

— Melanie Subin, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of prototypes

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No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

Definition of eccentrics

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One of the sources had said last week that reported TPLF restrictions on mobile communications may be part of a tactic to neutralize government forces' advantage in using battlefield drones, by preventing them from accessing the mobile network.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
An 18-year-old woman was bound and raped by a man inside his Queens apartment more than a year ago, and a suspect has now been arrested, police and law enforcement sources said Friday.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of sources

Noun

Taissa Farmiga, who has played three different characters in the franchise, is among them.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Exactly 39 years after the debut of the iconic sitcom, a new sequel series hit Netflix on Thursday, blending a bunch of the beloved returning characters with a fresh class of freshmen.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of characters

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Beans, lentils, nuts and seeds still contribute protein and bring different nutrients with them.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
But nearly 90% fall short on seafood and more than half miss the mark on nuts, seeds and soy, according to the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of nuts

Noun

With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

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