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as in novelty
the quality or appeal of being new
the originality of the war memorial sparked a heated controversy, as most people had been expecting something more traditional
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as in creativity
the skill and imagination to create new things
a poet of great originality, she brought a whole new range of subject matter and imagery to poetry
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as in imagination
the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others
a graphic novel that shows a lot of originality on the part of its creator
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Recent Examples of originality
No director before him had matched the novel’s originality in visual form—let alone with painterly beauty and nuanced performances.
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Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Regardless of your unique priorities, remember: Always look for originality, academic ethics, and personal information protection in your essay writing service.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Drawings and photographs of real-life Brutalist buildings appear in several scenes as glimpses into Tóth’s originality and style.
—Michael Allen, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
The platform promotes originality with strict, transparent policies that ban AI use and plagiarism.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
Regardless of your unique priorities, remember: Always look for originality, academic ethics, and personal information protection in your essay writing service.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Drawings and photographs of real-life Brutalist buildings appear in several scenes as glimpses into Tóth’s originality and style.
—Michael Allen, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
The platform promotes originality with strict, transparent policies that ban AI use and plagiarism.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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Some people love familiarity, and some people love novelty.—
Sam Yellowhorse Kesler,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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Disneyland rolls out 12 Star Wars popcorn buckets and collectible novelties The digital nature of the carnival midway-style games always meant Imagineering could update the Toy Story dark ride with new games and seasonal overlays, which has been done on other attractions.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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Appreciation: Recognize the complementary strengths of human creativity and AI efficiency.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in a passion outside of work offers opportunities for creativity, relaxation and personal fulfillment.—
Judy E Davidson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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To gossip well—ethically, and aesthetically, too—a person needs sympathy alongside judgment: not merely information but imagination.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Without naming and shaming his many imitators (and inspiring angry social media posts as a result), none approach their craft with the level of imagination and creativity that Carti does.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity. February 27, 2025 Who serves the most delicious gumbo in New Orleans?—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Baby animals will face death in its myriad unpredictable forms only to be protected by their devoted parents (mothers 80 percent of the time) or their own innate and recognizably anthropomorphized ingenuity.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Aaron Rodgers has a controversial personality, but from a talent perspective at least, would be a good mentor for a young quarterback.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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