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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
Critics argue that generative AI will lead to cheating, plagiarism and/or a loss of originality.
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Harsh Singh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This focus on metrics can push creators away from authentic expression, a crucial attribute of folk art, and instead toward content optimized for algorithmic success, often at the expense of originality and sincerity.
—Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Morton: Of course, the amount of people wanting a piece of SOPHIE’s originality was almost exhausting.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Today the genre known as the Big Bug films occupies cult status, the films’ originality and weirdness sufficient to warrant investigation.
—Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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Harsh Singh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
This focus on metrics can push creators away from authentic expression, a crucial attribute of folk art, and instead toward content optimized for algorithmic success, often at the expense of originality and sincerity.
—Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Morton: Of course, the amount of people wanting a piece of SOPHIE’s originality was almost exhausting.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Today the genre known as the Big Bug films occupies cult status, the films’ originality and weirdness sufficient to warrant investigation.
—Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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The parade’s 98th year was 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.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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This year's lineup is slated to showcase 22 floats, 17 character balloons, 15 heritage or novelty balloons and more than 700 clowns, according to NBC, which broadcasts the event.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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This positive, forward-thinking approach can inspire voluntary compliance and unlock a wave of creativity in the commercial real estate sector.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The great benchmark of creativity in watchmaking today lies in the modern interpretation of traditional crafts.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the winning project also brings forth the idea that cinema can help preserve dying worlds while at the same time enriching our imagination with new possibilities of being together and of making films.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Do your research, ask direct questions and formulate an enticing plan that captures the imagination of everyone involved.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Agencies that realign their priorities toward cultivating breakthrough ideas and crafting culturally relevant narratives can leverage AI as a complement to, rather than a replacement for, human ingenuity.Rafael Schwarz, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Themes of spontaneity, rebellion and American ingenuity drove the designs for the bottle.Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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