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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
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Dec. 2024
That blast of originality is what gives this industry its energy and optimism.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
This two-hour fever dream oozes charm and originality, and its laugh-out-loud writing is complemented by an incredible voice cast featuring, but certainly not reliant on, the iconic Matt Berry.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Eggers’s dilemma is figuring out how to stay faithful to his material while adding a dash of originality.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 31 Dec. 2024
That blast of originality is what gives this industry its energy and optimism.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
This two-hour fever dream oozes charm and originality, and its laugh-out-loud writing is complemented by an incredible voice cast featuring, but certainly not reliant on, the iconic Matt Berry.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Eggers’s dilemma is figuring out how to stay faithful to his material while adding a dash of originality.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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His research, which was recognized by the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management as its distinguished scholar for 2020, explores the emergence and adoption of novelty.Raghu Garud, Yuliya Snihur, Harvard Business Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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In each of the five rounds, when O’Malley starts to show even a spark of his usual creativity and threat, Dvalishvili stuffs him.Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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The dish represents creativity, customs, and culinary pride.Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Fun fact: Snuffleupagus was a figment of Big Bird's imagination until 1985.1 Cookie Monster Cookie Monster, the bright blue, furry monster, is the ultimate cookie lover.Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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Few doubted the power of his vision and imagination, though naysayers questioned his logical thread.Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring watch on max *The Martian Year: 2015 Runtime: 2h 22m Director: Ridley Scott One of the best late films from an all-time master, this sci-fi gem sees Matt Damon playing an astronaut who gets stranded on Mars, and has to use his ingenuity to get home.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Balancing human ingenuity with AI capabilities will be a defining factor of successful leadership in 2025. 2.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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By adopting these trends, CEOs can cultivate healthier, happier, and more productive workforces, gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition, and ultimately drive better business outcomes.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of only a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities included in a program from global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb that aims to help diverse talent succeed in the biopharma industry.Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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