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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
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Truth be told, as welcome as the choice was to fans as a relative novelty, that opener was not one of the better selections of the night; their arrangement felt relatively sluggish, compared to probably any other version of the venerable rock standard any audience member has heard over the years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Being the female president of a highly visible sports organization that has always coalesced around male leaders would be a novelty — and perhaps an attribute — but Coventry does not wish to be judged simply on her gender.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
19 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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This will likely affect your love life, children or fertility matters or creativity and hobbies.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 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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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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As an artist and global figure, J. Balvin aims to deconstruct stereotypes about the country by emphasizing peace, empowerment, and progress and showcasing Colombian ingenuity and industriousness.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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Their collective optimism, ingenuity and persistence are lighting the way for the next generation of industry leaders.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 2025.
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