originality
noun
orig·i·nal·i·ty
ə-ˌri-jə-ˈna-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being original
2
: freshness of aspect, design, or style
3
: the power of independent thought or constructive imagination
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Critics have praised the movie's startling originality.
I was amazed by the originality of her ideas.
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Harsh Singh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This focus on metrics can push creators away from authentic expression, a crucial attribute of folk art, and instead toward content optimized for algorithmic success, often at the expense of originality and sincerity.
—Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Morton: Of course, the amount of people wanting a piece of SOPHIE’s originality was almost exhausting.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Today the genre known as the Big Bug films occupies cult status, the films’ originality and weirdness sufficient to warrant investigation.
—Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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originality
noun
orig·i·nal·i·ty
ə-ˌrij-ə-ˈnal-ət-ē
1
: the quality or state of being original : freshness
the originality of an idea
2
: the power or ability to think, act, or do something in new ways : creativity
an artist of great originality
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