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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 approach not only maintains originality but also nurtures your creativity and intellectual curiosity.
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Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The layered and collected effect brings originality and a story.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Each photograph was judged anonymously by an international panel of judges, who looked at its originality, technical excellence, narrative and ethical capture.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Breakers compete in battles judged on criteria like execution, musicality, originality and technique.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
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Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The layered and collected effect brings originality and a story.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Each photograph was judged anonymously by an international panel of judges, who looked at its originality, technical excellence, narrative and ethical capture.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Breakers compete in battles judged on criteria like execution, musicality, originality and technique.
—Jeffrey Kopp, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles Macy’s said its parade will be the largest yet with more than 5,000 volunteers, 17 character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands and 10 performance groups.David Moin, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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For now, the pieces on display tell a story of dining that goes beyond pure novelty and kitsch to celebrate innovation, design evolution, and artistic influences across centuries and cultures.Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
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With this approach, Autodesk is well-positioned to drive not just efficiency but a new era of creativity and effectiveness in digital design.Peter High, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her story is a testament to resilience, creativity and an unwavering commitment to perseverance—a legacy few can match and one that continues to captivate generations.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
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Altering your environment will spark your imagination and influence your perception.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Often their experiences have been dismissed as exaggeration or imagination.Lisa Falco, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some might call it a bastardization, others might call it genius: a perfect union of immigrant food and American ingenuity.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Visitors gravitate to a spot that defines homegrown American musical ingenuity.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
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The current crop of Irish talent exemplifies these qualities, O’Reilly says.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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