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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
In principle, expertise, evidence, and originality should objectively determine whose ideas garner attention.
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Aliah Zewail, Harvard Business Review, 17 Mar. 2026
That pursuit of originality remains his brand positioning.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Admiration for the originality of Sinners?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Lena approaches every project with confidence, originality, and a deep understanding of both concept and craftsmanship.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for originality
Aliah Zewail, Harvard Business Review, 17 Mar. 2026
That pursuit of originality remains his brand positioning.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Admiration for the originality of Sinners?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Lena approaches every project with confidence, originality, and a deep understanding of both concept and craftsmanship.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Small and ominous-looking, the plants are commonly sold as novelties, and many a curious child (or adult) has triggered its sinister traps with a pencil to see its amazingly rapid response.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Your creativity is also doing something quietly remarkable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 A single spark of inspiration can unleash a wildfire of creativity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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But this is not extreme demands by any stretch of the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a tension between the freshness of the denim and the transparency of the shoe that brings the outfit to life.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fish will be flown from Japan daily to ensure freshness, said manager Yuanyuan Li.—
Jenna Thompson
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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That is to be expected considering the streamer’s relative newness to the space, but such immaturity can jump off the screen.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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So yeah, newness is kind of a theme, a clean slate to open this newness.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Pickled fish and vegetables became essential components of monastic diets, reflecting the intersection of faith, practicality, and culinary ingenuity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ingenuity is real, and pitches from Alternew, Fibarcode, IntheLoopAi, and the eventual winner, Intrinsic Advanced Materials, were very impressive.—
Lisa Jepsen,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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