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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
This fits with the USA Hockey's current approach, which encourages originality.
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James Mirtle, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The projects were selected from submissions across NYU for originality and marketability, explains Liz Nord, head of Programs and Creative Development at the NYU Production Lab.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
Aquarius — governed by rebellious Uranus, the higher octave of Mercury — is an Air sign that is all about revolution, progress and originality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The Grahams told ARTnews the goal of the DAG Prize will be to really prioritize originality and diversity, including a lot of outreach to ensure a diverse pool of applications.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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James Mirtle, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The projects were selected from submissions across NYU for originality and marketability, explains Liz Nord, head of Programs and Creative Development at the NYU Production Lab.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025
Aquarius — governed by rebellious Uranus, the higher octave of Mercury — is an Air sign that is all about revolution, progress and originality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
The Grahams told ARTnews the goal of the DAG Prize will be to really prioritize originality and diversity, including a lot of outreach to ensure a diverse pool of applications.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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Betting on the most popular NFL games and props, and offseason events like the NFL Combine and draft along with novelty props and political wagering is big business.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Discovery’s vast library including Harry Potter, FRIENDS, Seinfeld, Ted Lasso, and more across the preschool, plush, dolls, vehicles, games, and novelty toy categories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Importantly, organizations that value creativity and continuous innovation are not only more experienced in reimagining how new ideas can enhance their work but also in bringing them to life.—
Jodi Euerle Eddy,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the singer-songwriter is adept at funneling past pain into the present, and seems driven and solid in his creativity and life.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Regret is double suffering, while worry about the future is a misuse of imagination.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, the series never shows Proteus in action, leaving much of its menace to the imagination.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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These eight restaurants blend tradition and ingenuity. February 27, 2025 Who serves the most delicious gumbo in New Orleans?—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Baby animals will face death in its myriad unpredictable forms only to be protected by their devoted parents (mothers 80 percent of the time) or their own innate and recognizably anthropomorphized ingenuity.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Feb. 2025
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As powerful as the winners' speeches, these moments are a true celebration of the talent that has reshaped the art of movie storytelling.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The ceremony celebrates the biggest successes in the music industry and promotes new talent.—
Monica Mercuri,
StyleCaster,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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