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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 combination of clogs with colorful socks or unexpected textures is a big street-style hack and instantly gives the outfit a touch of originality and freshness.
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Casandra Maggio, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Such originality and potential have rarely been explored.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Such originality and potential have rarely been explored.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Casandra Maggio, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2025
Such originality and potential have rarely been explored.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Such originality and potential have rarely been explored.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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This year’s novelties included the first new collection from Rolex since 2012, the debut of the world’s most complicated wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin and more.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Create novelty by rotating toys Cats can get bored with their toys.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This experience changed my life and my entire approach to creativity as a designer and an artist.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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That edge matters—in talent retention, in creativity and in bottom-line performance.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His idea appeared to be developing content about the club — not dissimilar to the manner in which Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have captured the imagination at Wrexham — and introducing Dagenham & Redbridge to new markets.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just framing the intention that way will fire up the imagination of your team and set your sails to catch the wind of public opinion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Is that type of human ingenuity more impressive than someone who was born with superpowers?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Those circumstances are most common in the South (leave it to Southern ingenuity to figure this one out).—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Texas high school baseball, many 5A district champs have top talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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