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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
Works were selected on the basis of visual elements, originality, age appropriateness, interpretive connection to the exhibition theme and craftsmanship.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
That’s not good for the fate of originality.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Judges said breakers would be judged on character, originality, musicality, execution and style.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
No matter, a contestant could put together Erector Set of an idea, and another contestant could draw up something Oppenheimer would be stumped by in its simple elegance and originality.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originality
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
That’s not good for the fate of originality.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Judges said breakers would be judged on character, originality, musicality, execution and style.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
No matter, a contestant could put together Erector Set of an idea, and another contestant could draw up something Oppenheimer would be stumped by in its simple elegance and originality.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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This year’s novelties included the first new collection from Rolex since 2012, the debut of the world’s most complicated wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin and more.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Create novelty by rotating toys Cats can get bored with their toys.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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This experience changed my life and my entire approach to creativity as a designer and an artist.—
Ralph Rucci,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2025
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That edge matters—in talent retention, in creativity and in bottom-line performance.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article Starting a new theater company during this perilous time for arts funding takes guts, imagination and talent.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Of course, assembling a team to challenge in the Premier League is extremely difficult but there was a lack of imagination in their recruitment and some theoretically key arrivals (Aaron Ramsdale, for example) came in at the last minute.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Is that type of human ingenuity more impressive than someone who was born with superpowers?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Those circumstances are most common in the South (leave it to Southern ingenuity to figure this one out).—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Walker is a jack-of-all trades talent who will provide Carolina a player to build the defense around.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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