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as in initial
coming before all others in time or order
the original plan had to be discarded when the situation changed drastically
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as in innovative
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an original artist who wanted his paintings to convey his emotional responses to the people, objects, and landscapes he painted
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as in novel
not known or experienced before
separate categories for original and adapted screenplays
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as in prototype
something from which copies are made
please make copies to hand out, but keep the original
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the town's singing mailman is an original, all right
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Recent Examples of original
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
The limestone deposit that had yielded the Taung Child, as the original Australopithecus became known, also contained the remains of all sorts of other creatures, including baboons, turtles, and hyraxes.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
The next year in anime is an exciting one, with compelling originals coming out side by side with returning favorites.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
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Among the paperwork that comes with the car is Petty’s original work estimate for $26,900.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
The limestone deposit that had yielded the Taung Child, as the original Australopithecus became known, also contained the remains of all sorts of other creatures, including baboons, turtles, and hyraxes.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Also the same as the original is the combination of extra-large driver-side expansion module and slim passenger-side slide-out.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
The next year in anime is an exciting one, with compelling originals coming out side by side with returning favorites.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
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The initial court ruled in favor of Chylak in October 2024.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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After the flight from Cleveland, Mahomes headed to the Chiefs’ training facility for treatment and an initial flexibility assessment.Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Renowned for its authentic products and innovative features, HKMLC stands at the forefront of smart technology, offering immersive and sustainable solutions tailored to meet the demands of both education and business sectors.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
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Chip advises organizations on innovative service—delivering experiences that are value-unique, not just value-added; imaginative, not just generous.Chip Bell, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Mindful of the land mines around establishing novel hunting seasons, and wincing over rejection of crane hunting on at least two previous occasions, promoters of the sandhill hunt were intentional about building stakeholder support for a season.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Sine guitar rocks movable pickups and a novel metal pad for swells and tremolo plus pedal control and expression.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
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Develop prototypes or small-scale versions of disruptive products to validate market potential before scaling.Ioana Dragomir, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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While a prototype shell for the GameStation Go was briefly shown at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show a year ago, this year's CES is the official announcement party for a playable version of the GameStation Go.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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My dedication, to help the waifs and strays and eccentrics of the music world together, continues to this day.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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He is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Since Trump’s first term, the hyper-exclusive Bath and Tennis Club next to Mar-a-Lago has been required by Secret Service to let Mar-a-Lago members use its parking lot — a hard pill for the historically restrictive blue-blood enclave to swallow.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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The creative director went on to recall Wildenstein’s sense of humor and her ability to poke fun at her public persona.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Attendees will include people involved with the film and members of the New York creative community.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Whether the Red Wings can keep this streak going hinges on Detroit’s ability to handle this early success under new coach Todd McLellan.Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Like the wood chairs and brown sofa, the sage green accents incorporated through the bold pattern on the window treatments warm up the room and introduce a new layer of color.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Original.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/original. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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