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
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Critics have praised the movie's startling originality.
I was amazed by the originality of her ideas.
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Nick Leighton, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The only real originality in the accounts of Jesus’ virgin birth is their distinctly Jewish and prudish tone, with the impregnation dignified and at arm’s length rather than represented, as in the Hellenistic myths, as a shower of gold or the lovemaking of an amorous swan.
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This includes music that, through its creativity and originality, significantly enriches the narrative and atmosphere of movies, series, documentaries, video games, and other visual media, elevating the viewer’s experience.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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Nick Leighton, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The only real originality in the accounts of Jesus’ virgin birth is their distinctly Jewish and prudish tone, with the impregnation dignified and at arm’s length rather than represented, as in the Hellenistic myths, as a shower of gold or the lovemaking of an amorous swan.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Perky-Pet Pineapple Top-Fill Hummingbird Feeder This pineapple hummingbird feeder scores major points for originality, not only for its shape but its top-filling design as well.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
This includes music that, through its creativity and originality, significantly enriches the narrative and atmosphere of movies, series, documentaries, video games, and other visual media, elevating the viewer’s experience.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originality
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/originality. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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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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