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
Examples of originality in a Sentence
Critics have praised the movie's startling originality.
I was amazed by the originality of her ideas.
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
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Each came through town recently with a highly personal and revealing recital program of intense intimacy and theatrical originality, boldly proclaiming a new generation’s profound rebirth of the medium.
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—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Snoop Dogg wants to see more originality in rap these days.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
Each came through town recently with a highly personal and revealing recital program of intense intimacy and theatrical originality, boldly proclaiming a new generation’s profound rebirth of the medium.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Alongside the film, which is directed by Morgan Neville and recently screened at Telluride and Toronto to reviews praising its originality, Williams has teamed with Lego on a new toy set, which features a black-and-gold rocket ship with a vibrant jet stream of colors.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/originality. Accessed 2 Dec. 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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