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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
Despite the liberal and progressive stances of modern filmmakers, their lack of creativity and originality reveals a fundamental contempt behind the many remakes assaulting the marketplace, from Dune to Snow White.
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Armond White, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
The Drawbacks One drawback of AI is the issue of bias and lack of originality.
—Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Her work showcases incredible attention to detail and a strong sense of originality that sets her designs apart.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Comme des Garçons, Undercover and Rick Owens infused their collections with deep emotion, reminding us of the power of originality and sensitivity.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
The Drawbacks One drawback of AI is the issue of bias and lack of originality.
—Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Her work showcases incredible attention to detail and a strong sense of originality that sets her designs apart.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Comme des Garçons, Undercover and Rick Owens infused their collections with deep emotion, reminding us of the power of originality and sensitivity.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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Truth be told, as welcome as the choice was to fans as a relative novelty, that opener was not one of the better selections of the night; their arrangement felt relatively sluggish, compared to probably any other version of the venerable rock standard any audience member has heard over the years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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My thought bubble: As a coastal city dweller and SoCal transplant, seeing snow feels like a novelty that will never wear off.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
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This global reach extends to events, talks, exhibitions, and portfolio reviews, fostering creativity and diversity in image-making.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The result is a space where art has been successfully imbedded into everyday life, a seamless integration where the public easily encounters creativity while artists profit from passing footfall.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mercury in Pisces is a completely different vibe — one that pulls us away from the hard facts and into the realms of intuition, imagination and spirituality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, your imagination and feelings of sympathy are heightened, which makes this an excellent day for working in the arts or in counseling fields.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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As an artist and global figure, J. Balvin aims to deconstruct stereotypes about the country by emphasizing peace, empowerment, and progress and showcasing Colombian ingenuity and industriousness.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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Their collective optimism, ingenuity and persistence are lighting the way for the next generation of industry leaders.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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