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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 contest follows at 7 p.m. with contestants judged on appearance, character portrayal, originality and creativity, and overall impression.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
The stripes were a little much, knocking them on these rankings, but the uniforms crack the top 10 for their originality.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
The key to Chucky's wild originality and compulsive watchability is Don Mancini, writer of the original Child's Play film, who's been involved with nearly every project in the extended cinematic universe.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
From originality and creativity to fan engagement and gratitude, Swift redefined the rules of success.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
The stripes were a little much, knocking them on these rankings, but the uniforms crack the top 10 for their originality.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
The key to Chucky's wild originality and compulsive watchability is Don Mancini, writer of the original Child's Play film, who's been involved with nearly every project in the extended cinematic universe.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
From originality and creativity to fan engagement and gratitude, Swift redefined the rules of success.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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His research, which was recognized by the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management as its distinguished scholar for 2020, explores the emergence and adoption of novelty.Raghu Garud, Yuliya Snihur, Harvard Business Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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Increasing digital competency among our associates will provide growth opportunities, drive change, inspire innovative thinking, and stimulate creativity.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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However, expect some tension on Jan. 3, when Mars retrograde (in your 11th house of friendships) opposes Pluto (in your fifth house of creativity and romance).Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The pink page was one reason the hotel was always that color in my imagination, but another was the pink façade from Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Staged in the gallery’s basement, the exhibition suggested a theater of online shopping, where the dark room of the imagination meets the addictive malls of resale sites such as eBay, Etsy, Depop, and Buyee.Fiona Alison Duncan, ARTnews.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring watch on max *The Martian Year: 2015 Runtime: 2h 22m Director: Ridley Scott One of the best late films from an all-time master, this sci-fi gem sees Matt Damon playing an astronaut who gets stranded on Mars, and has to use his ingenuity to get home.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Balancing human ingenuity with AI capabilities will be a defining factor of successful leadership in 2025. 2.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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By adopting these trends, CEOs can cultivate healthier, happier, and more productive workforces, gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition, and ultimately drive better business outcomes.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of only a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities included in a program from global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb that aims to help diverse talent succeed in the biopharma industry.Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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