How to Use original in a Sentence
- She has a very original and creative mind.
- The concept is very original.
- I gave her a copy and kept the original document myself.
- The car has a highly original design.
- Their original idea was to fix their old car, but they decided to buy a new one instead.
- The word's original meaning was very different from its current meaning.
- The book has been translated into English from the original Spanish.
- He is admired as an original American composer.
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In spite of its legacy, the original tree couldn’t stand the test of time.
— Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023 -
The original title was J. P. Tod’s, but the initials were dropped in 1997.
— Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023 -
Salmon co-wrote the original web series of the same name with Ali Hughes.
— K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 June 2023 -
The two briefly met when Fox and some of the cast from the original 1985 movie attended a gala event for the show in July.
— Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023 -
The 30-song set has a mix of original songs and covers, and boasts a cavalcade of guest stars — 40 in all.
— Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2023 -
Maybe our minds retain a trace of that original purpose, that this was a way to cheat death.
— Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023 -
Neil Hannon of band the Divine Comedy wrote the original songs for the film.
— Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024 -
Walsh and Schmit are still on board, but Don Henley is the last man standing from the original lineup.
— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024 -
Harlow, Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins were the original hosts.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 -
One of the first restaurant closures of the year was Taco Luchador's original location in the Highlands.
— Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024 -
There are great films and shows that use the radio business as a setting, like the original Frasier.
— Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023 -
In 2013 a six-second clip of one of his original songs went viral, and the rest is history.
— Nina Derwin, Redbook, 15 Aug. 2023 -
And then bought the couple an original and thoughtful present of your own choosing.
— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024 -
The original Headache Hat, which looks like a black puffer beanie, is actually kind of chic.
— The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 27 June 2023 -
The Amazing Race is back in 2023, but with a big shakeup to its original format to keep viewers hooked.
— Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 15 June 2023 -
The statue even features the broken shackles featured at the base of the original statue.
— Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023 -
The rich and viscous dark chocolate notes of the original are complemented by dark fruit and peppery spice from the rye casks.
— Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024 -
Refunds will be issued at the original point of purchase.
— Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2023 -
The, the u the original US attorney on this case, Dave Devilles, was, was aggressive in doing a great job.
— Laura Johnston, cleveland, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Each of the four lead cast members won an Emmy for their performances during the original run.
— Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023 -
The music icon is voicing Smurfette and creating original music for the movie.
— Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024 -
Many items come with a letter of authenticity from the original owner.
— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
- I gave her a copy of the report and kept the original.
- This isn't a reprint, it's an original.
- Compared to other actresses of her generation, she is a true original.
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Where the original had been spicy and sour, the new version was sweet.
— Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023 -
The setlist now is a mixture of Band songs and Weight Band originals?
— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2023 -
The opening weeks of 2024 have been tough for fans of Max originals.
— Vulture, 1 Feb. 2024 -
In most cases, a dupe of a product rarely holds a match to the original.
— Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 21 June 2023 -
Now the band is getting to play its originals out live.
— Noah Schaffer, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023 -
The Fog Cutter is a Trader Vic original from the mid-’40s.
— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 24 June 2023 -
But the most important thing for us, always, was to feel true to the spirit of the original.
— Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024 -
It was plainly not written in the spirit of the original.
— Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024 -
For all the new Twitters, nothing has been able to replicate the original.
— WIRED, 29 July 2023 -
There’s one that grew up with the originals and another that grew up with the prequels.
— Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2023 -
The original has a mild tang and can be used in recipes instead of cream cheese or ricotta.
— Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023 -
And a design that builds on the original and extends farther into the sea.
— Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024 -
There are translations that cleave as closely as possible to the form, the content, and even the sound of the original.
— David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 1 Feb. 2024 -
Magritte appears to have cut the original into four pieces, painting a new work on each one.
— Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023 -
Adam Sweet is bringing all of the originals, but the larger kitchen there will allow for a bigger menu.
— The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2023 -
As for the how: Cole’s original doesn’t have salt, and salt is omitted from most official recipes.
— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2024 -
For dessert, taste a St. Louis original: Gooey butter cake.
— Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 -
Note that the original is slightly scarier (and more violent) than the 2019 remake by the same name.
— Christin Perry, Parents, 22 Aug. 2023 -
From the Sandman original to Jack Black's new spin on a classic children's song, read on to learn more about these five Hanukkah tunes.
— Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 -
The main concern for the entire project has been to not to confuse overpainting with highlights from the original.
— Sarah Belmont For Artnews, Robb Report, 5 July 2023 -
The originals are being sent to Welch, who requested them back.
— Graham Womack, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024 -
While some of the new recordings largely stay true to the originals, others add a new dimension.
— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024 -
Her additions accord with the original on the level of both plot and language.
— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023 -
There’s no set timeline yet, but fans of the 1996 original can rest assured: Happy will be picking up a nine iron once again.
— Eva Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024 -
That’s why fans were so excited to see a live-action adaptation more true to the original.
— Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024 -
Artists have artistic license to make slight changes and this is melodically in line with the original.
— Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 30 May 2023 -
The law in France has forced Netflix and its peers to increase their output of local originals in a short period of time.
— Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg.com, 8 June 2023
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