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
Examples of originality in a Sentence
Critics have praised the movie's startling originality.
I was amazed by the originality of her ideas.
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Onscreen, the writer in him, the personality in him, the originality in him, the individualist in him just brought the character to a different level.
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Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Dec. 2025
Your originality is your open door.
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Narrative originality and character relatability were paramount even as throwback franchises reclaimed the spotlight in theaters, and sequels to recent horror hits tested the still-forming legacies of emerging filmmakers.
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Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 25 Dec. 2025
Your originality is your open door.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Narrative originality and character relatability were paramount even as throwback franchises reclaimed the spotlight in theaters, and sequels to recent horror hits tested the still-forming legacies of emerging filmmakers.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025
Niche and chic fragrance brand Maison D’etto is the perfect destination to look for a signature scent that oozes originality.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2026.
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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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