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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
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Dec. 2024
That blast of originality is what gives this industry its energy and optimism.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
This two-hour fever dream oozes charm and originality, and its laugh-out-loud writing is complemented by an incredible voice cast featuring, but certainly not reliant on, the iconic Matt Berry.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Eggers’s dilemma is figuring out how to stay faithful to his material while adding a dash of originality.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Dec. 2024
That blast of originality is what gives this industry its energy and optimism.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
This two-hour fever dream oozes charm and originality, and its laugh-out-loud writing is complemented by an incredible voice cast featuring, but certainly not reliant on, the iconic Matt Berry.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Eggers’s dilemma is figuring out how to stay faithful to his material while adding a dash of originality.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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In terms of fashion, there have always been vanguards of novelty, of interesting ideas, of inspiration.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2025
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The novelty items are so popular that they are currently sold out.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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But this nod to his daughters’ creativity and their close relationship is refreshing to see from a dad of daughters.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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This pact signifies a shared commitment to fostering Canadian creativity, telling stories from different perspectives, and delivering impactful storytelling to audiences.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Few doubted the power of his vision and imagination, though naysayers questioned his logical thread.—
Stephen Galloway,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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Fun fact: Snuffleupagus was a figment of Big Bird's imagination until 1985.1 Cookie Monster Cookie Monster, the bright blue, furry monster, is the ultimate cookie lover.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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The journey toward a sustainable future for publishers involves reinvigorating purpose, regaining control over distribution and data and judiciously integrating AI to amplify human ingenuity.—
Dan Gardner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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What Is Brunswick Stew? Like many iconic Southern dishes, Brunswick stew was likely born of out ingenuity and need.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Collectively shifting to clean energy across all communities would minimize adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, create access to a broader talent pool, support a more stable regulatory environment and ultimately enhance long-term sustainability for businesses.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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The timeline of Chiefs-Bills postseason battles includes classic games and Hall of Fame talent and brilliant coaching.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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