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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
The subject of if or when Disney+ would push into local Canadian originals has been popular among the country’s producers for several years.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Revry is responding by making vertical-video versions of all its originals that can be fed to multiple platforms.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 June 2026
Rather than relying on approximations, costume designer Marci Rodgers recreated each piece from the ground up, sourcing materials that matched the originals as closely as possible, even down to the thread color.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The group's social media pages are full of videos of the members singing and dancing to covers of popular songs, plus a few originals, as well as immigration updates set to familiar tracks.
—Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos Degruccio, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Elizabeth says her best finds are from Artfully Walls—and originals by Ansel and Felix.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Your playing style comes through while still doing justice to the Gilmour originals.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The streaming platform has produced microdrama originals across the romance, true crime and fantasy genres and also struck a deal with the owner of the National Enquirer to mine its archives for original microdrama content.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
This first jazz recording isn’t going to eclipse Coltrane or Don Cherry in the history books, but Flea’s experience making records provides this collection of originals and covers some real passion and confidence.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Revry is responding by making vertical-video versions of all its originals that can be fed to multiple platforms.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 June 2026
Rather than relying on approximations, costume designer Marci Rodgers recreated each piece from the ground up, sourcing materials that matched the originals as closely as possible, even down to the thread color.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The group's social media pages are full of videos of the members singing and dancing to covers of popular songs, plus a few originals, as well as immigration updates set to familiar tracks.
—Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos Degruccio, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Elizabeth says her best finds are from Artfully Walls—and originals by Ansel and Felix.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Your playing style comes through while still doing justice to the Gilmour originals.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The streaming platform has produced microdrama originals across the romance, true crime and fantasy genres and also struck a deal with the owner of the National Enquirer to mine its archives for original microdrama content.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
This first jazz recording isn’t going to eclipse Coltrane or Don Cherry in the history books, but Flea’s experience making records provides this collection of originals and covers some real passion and confidence.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originals
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By using full-scale, piloted prototypes that closely resemble the production-standard aircraft, the company aims to validate key technologies, systems integration, and flight models required for regulatory certification.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Working in the Harvard Innovation Labs with co-founders and fellow students John Capodilupo and Aurelian Nicolae, Ahmed wrote his first business plan and developed early prototypes with physiological sensors.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.
Blair Baek,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In addition to its own facility, the company has partnered with a group of garment manufacturers and mills in the region to create localized sources for everything from fabric to finishing while helping to satisfy its customers’ demands.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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There's incredible chemistry between Beatty and Dunaway, who elevate a relatively straightforward movie into something that seems alive, as if the actors and the real historical characters are one and the same.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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And what are some of the examples of data points on shoe styles that are collected?—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Tawny Port spends years in barrel, picking up notes of caramel, nuts, and toffee along the way.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Pairing them with a meal containing some fat, even avocado toast or yogurt with nuts, makes a real difference.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Yet, the slender fangjaw proves that the creatures that look like monsters might actually hold the blueprints for our future.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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The long list of 11 mostly rarities featured 13 soloists.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Cure also performed at Primavera Sound this weekend, breaking out a number of live rarities for their first public performance since 2024.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
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“Originals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originals. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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