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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
Judging is strict, focusing on creativity, originality, use of color, correctness and presentation.
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Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
They're judged on design, flavor and originality, and must focus on teamwork, too, accounting for differences in baking styles, competition experience and their own backgrounds to make something truly memorable (think Luna Lovegood's Converse sneakers made out of Rice Krispies).
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Submissions will evaluate each gingerbread entry based on overall appearance, originality, creativity, neatness, and edibility, according to a news release announcing the competition.
—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
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Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
They're judged on design, flavor and originality, and must focus on teamwork, too, accounting for differences in baking styles, competition experience and their own backgrounds to make something truly memorable (think Luna Lovegood's Converse sneakers made out of Rice Krispies).
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Submissions will evaluate each gingerbread entry based on overall appearance, originality, creativity, neatness, and edibility, according to a news release announcing the competition.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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The weapons, just a novelty a decade ago, have become an untraceable menace in the crime world.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The range celebrates both brands’ distinct DNA, with novelty prints and ultra-fun takes on classic knitwear across 13 pieces, priced $196 to $590 with styles available to purchase on both brands’ e-commerce sites.Emily Mercer, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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From the conversational finesse of chatbots and virtual assistants to the creativity unleashed in personalized content and the power of advanced data analysis, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our lives.Debdutta Guha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Toys spark imagination, nurture learning, and build self-esteem.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The best books of 2024 were narratives of resilience, interrogation and imagination.Shyla Watson, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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This Week This focus on learning also involves recognizing AI as a complement to human ingenuity rather than a replacement for it.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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And, in one of the picture’s smartest strokes of ingenuity, Ben gets caught using the ID of a dead guy by a burly bouncer (Darius ‘Nastyelgic’ Jackson) who happened to be a pallbearer at the funeral for its original owner.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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The partnership has sharpened her sound, blending her natural talent with Mustard’s polished expertise.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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The complaint represents a significant step forward in the efforts by some unscripted talent to unionize.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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