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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Winning no prizes for originality, the 32-year-old German is referring to Coldplay.
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Plagiarism checks are included, but originality reports are considered extras.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
This should make Disney reconsider the course the company has been on in recent years and the widespread perception the live-action flood has created that this is little more than a massive cash-grab altogether devoid of originality and creativity.
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, your pitch shows lack of originality and caretaking.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Plagiarism checks are included, but originality reports are considered extras.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
This should make Disney reconsider the course the company has been on in recent years and the widespread perception the live-action flood has created that this is little more than a massive cash-grab altogether devoid of originality and creativity.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Mar. 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 1 May. 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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