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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
The stakes are particularly high as generative AI begins to reshape the content landscape, raising questions about authenticity and originality.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Others often perceive the air signs as unique individuals influenced by originality and imagination.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
But also to both the vital everyday structures and the cultural monuments that helped mark this place’s stunning achievements, told its citizens’ stories and embodied its startling confluence of talent, originality and freedom.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
This month, combine the Southwest’s signature sense of originality and the effortless sophistication of Downtown Manhattan with its Green Aventurine Medallion necklace with leather cord (faved by and as seen on Emily Ratajkowski).
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Others often perceive the air signs as unique individuals influenced by originality and imagination.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
But also to both the vital everyday structures and the cultural monuments that helped mark this place’s stunning achievements, told its citizens’ stories and embodied its startling confluence of talent, originality and freedom.
—Sam Lubell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
This month, combine the Southwest’s signature sense of originality and the effortless sophistication of Downtown Manhattan with its Green Aventurine Medallion necklace with leather cord (faved by and as seen on Emily Ratajkowski).
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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The novelty of the pans is second only to their nostalgia for Karen.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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The novelty of starting your day with a croissant in Paris and eating Italian pasta for lunch is back on the menu this March.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some kinds of creativity are harder to capture on camera than others.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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In possession, his creativity was stifled by changing systems and positions, and rarely having a settled role.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And to me, what the president of the United States said very clearly there, was that is not within his realm of imagination.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Starting with a dreamy conjunction between Venus and Neptune in Pisces on Feb. 1, don’t be surprised if your love life feels extra enchanting — indulge in your daydreams and let your imagination guide you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These steel bits that sheath the building represent a bit of architectural ingenuity.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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There’s ingenuity in all creative aspects, from makeup to production design to sound and lighting.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The luxury hotel anthology series takes place in Thailand this season, with a murderer’s row of acting talent at the ready.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Keep all of the best goodies off limits, on the other hand, and the Leafs will be limited to acquiring the same kind of marginal talent — third- and fourth-liners, third-pairing defencemen — as last spring.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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