originality
noun
orig·i·nal·i·ty
ə-ˌri-jə-ˈna-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being original
2
: freshness of aspect, design, or style
3
: the power of independent thought or constructive imagination
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Critics have praised the movie's startling originality.
I was amazed by the originality of her ideas.
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Such originality and potential have rarely been explored.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Such originality and potential have rarely been explored.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Entrants will be judged based on creativity and originality, craftsmanship, style and narrative.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Such originality and potential have rarely been explored.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Entrants will be judged based on creativity and originality, craftsmanship, style and narrative.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originality
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/originality. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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originality
noun
orig·i·nal·i·ty
ə-ˌrij-ə-ˈnal-ət-ē
1
: the quality or state of being original : freshness
the originality of an idea
2
: the power or ability to think, act, or do something in new ways : creativity
an artist of great originality
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