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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Its lack of originality and emotional depth may have been more forgivable had the film been legit funny.
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The vast majority, if not all, of these entries lacked the originality, the spark, and the incredible production values of the original.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2025
On the surface, this is a bashfully dystopian science fiction yarn about friendship and loss, but boiling right under that is a fiercely intellectual narrative that tackles big questions about art, originality, inspiration, motherhood and impermanence.
—Gabino Iglesias, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Accelerated Career Growth Standing out through originality and problem-solving positions you as a driver of change.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The vast majority, if not all, of these entries lacked the originality, the spark, and the incredible production values of the original.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 31 May 2025
On the surface, this is a bashfully dystopian science fiction yarn about friendship and loss, but boiling right under that is a fiercely intellectual narrative that tackles big questions about art, originality, inspiration, motherhood and impermanence.
—Gabino Iglesias, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Accelerated Career Growth Standing out through originality and problem-solving positions you as a driver of change.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/originality. Accessed 12 Jun. 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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