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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
Meanwhile, Mayor of Kingstown, which — like most Sheridan series — is expensive to make, has not broken into Nielsen’s originals Top 10 with its fourth season having done so with previous installments.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 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
In addition to producing several acclaimed originals, including Palm Springs (2020), Prey (2022), and Rye Lane (2023), the streamer also has the rights to 20th Century Fox and Searchlight Pictures' vast libraries.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
The ensemble’s fourth release showcases its deep bench of composers and arrangers, including two originals by tenor saxophonist Mike Zilber and trumpeter Erik Jekabson, who leads the group.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
The deal positions Disney+ as a key SVOD partner for Tving in the critical Japanese market, with up to 60 of the Korean streamer’s top-performing originals and CJ ENM drama series set to launch on the platform.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The collection generally moves from originals (in Danish) by Olsen to Jensen’s translations/corruptions in English, and then to her back-and-forths with the other collaborators.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 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
In addition to producing several acclaimed originals, including Palm Springs (2020), Prey (2022), and Rye Lane (2023), the streamer also has the rights to 20th Century Fox and Searchlight Pictures' vast libraries.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
The ensemble’s fourth release showcases its deep bench of composers and arrangers, including two originals by tenor saxophonist Mike Zilber and trumpeter Erik Jekabson, who leads the group.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
The deal positions Disney+ as a key SVOD partner for Tving in the critical Japanese market, with up to 60 of the Korean streamer’s top-performing originals and CJ ENM drama series set to launch on the platform.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The collection generally moves from originals (in Danish) by Olsen to Jensen’s translations/corruptions in English, and then to her back-and-forths with the other collaborators.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originals
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Previous Chinese efforts in deep-sea mining were primarily limited to theoretical studies and lab-scale prototypes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though Waymo has never operated commercially in Michigan, the tech company has had a presence in the state since 2016 after establishing an engineering facility in Novi that builds prototypes.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But sources with knowledge of the business tell PEOPLE that the interpretation misses critical context — and that the data instead points to a brand experiencing strong demand and preparing for international expansion.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the cesspits of conspiracy-think that pollute contemporary politics, the specific paranoia of Letts’s characters — bugs under the skin, brainwashing, nefarious doctors in government labs — feels less blazingly relevant than comparatively quaint.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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In his petition, Kjoller, who was ultimately convicted on the firearms charges, alleges that all three cases included examples of AI use gone wrong.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over 300 examples have been sold.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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For instance, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and chocolate are more prone to oxidation, which can lead to rancid flavors or a gritty texture.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Urban development in America has never been just about buildings, budgets, or blueprints.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and unity as the nation transformed from a rural, agrarian economy to an urbanized, developed powerhouse.—
Shaoyu Yuan,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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Oh Boy Records plans premium digital releases of Prine’s music, as well as other rarities and collectibles to be announced.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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There will raffles and games for test pressings, rarities and other prizes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Originals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originals. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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