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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
James Aquilina, an intellectual property attorney and partner at the Quarles law firm in Washington, DC, said that most typefaces have difficulty overcoming the originality requirement necessary for copyright protection.
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
Each artist is selected on originality, artistic conception, beauty and quality of the work.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s originality in its form and texture, but the colorway is neutral enough to coordinate with other materials in your space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
The filmmakers were selected for their originality across fiction, non-fiction, animation and student filmmaking.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
Each artist is selected on originality, artistic conception, beauty and quality of the work.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s originality in its form and texture, but the colorway is neutral enough to coordinate with other materials in your space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
The filmmakers were selected for their originality across fiction, non-fiction, animation and student filmmaking.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
Noun
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The title looks like a novelty, so an uptempo song seems obvious.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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Beyond the novelty and pride, many of us are looking to this new pope with a deeper longing: could this be a moment of moral and institutional renewal for America?—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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In attempt to draw up intrigue for the upcoming season, teams flex their creativity in order to have the most memorable moment.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Moderated by filmmaker, writer and producer Margaret Zhang, the discussion will explore the creative journey through exclusive clips shown from the series, which offer a look into the nature of female creativity and the artistic process.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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Think about what your family values about toys — their ability to teach and to ignite your kids’ imaginations while keeping them occupied for long stretches of time — and then commit to only bringing home toys that fit that criteria.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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Directed by Irene Iborra, the stop-motion film – the first-ever stop-motion feature produced in Catalonia – portrays a young girl coping with family homelessness through imagination and resilience.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Also to feed you better than a restaurant with triple its airs and a third of its ingenuity.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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Expert instruction in a specialized group setting also encourages young ones to try new flavors, pushing their creativity, ambition, and ingenuity to the forefront.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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The literary character and his team combine their talents to investigate the root causes of patients' dilemmas, with each episode mixing medical and mystery.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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For international film journalists, the festival is an opportunity to see and discuss these films and, in that context, interview these talents.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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