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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
Selected from applicants across all 27 EU Member States, these artists were chosen for the originality of their work and their potential to build something new through transatlantic collaboration.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
For her bold visual storytelling and fearless ability to flip the narrative and explore female pleasure through the female gaze with honesty, humor, and striking originality, this award goes to Vidhya Iyer.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Your originality lands especially well now, and others respond to your confidence.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The beads-on-books trend feels overdone and lacks originality.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
For her bold visual storytelling and fearless ability to flip the narrative and explore female pleasure through the female gaze with honesty, humor, and striking originality, this award goes to Vidhya Iyer.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Your originality lands especially well now, and others respond to your confidence.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The beads-on-books trend feels overdone and lacks originality.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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What started as curiosity about playful packaging and novelty ingredients has matured into serious interest in clinical-grade skincare and aesthetic medicine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Wojdyla said the museum’s biggest question is how a New York violation tied to a California novelty plate could be linked back to a museum in Illinois.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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According to the astrologer, a home is a canvas for creativity and a haven of comfort for a Taurus.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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The two chatted about when the Beatles first came to America in 1964, creativity, his new album and McCartney’s childhood.—
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Each reiteration and exaggeration of Mary’s bad behavior is another civic stroke of the chisel that perfects the monumental Lincoln in our collective imagination.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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By using the language of French wines to write about Southern food, Beard was placing the latter on the same footing that European food held in the American imagination.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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What Reviewers Are Saying Chicken salad connoisseurs at home had lots to say about the versatility and freshness of this version.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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The finish is medium and sweet, with lingering rye spices, vanilla, a light citrus‑cherry note, and a subtle herbal freshness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2024
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How does a European legacy company and its namesake brand remain relevant and innovative in today’s profoundly changing beauty industry, where there’s a premium on newness?—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Reliever Anthony Banda likes Morris’ personality and how he’s unfazed by the newness of his role.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The gadget box gamifies this release and pays homage to the Bond character's ingenuity.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The situation, in fact, has worsened considerably for the Russians over the last few months due in part to Ukraine’s tactical ingenuity and Kyiv’s growing ability to do to Russia what Russia has long done to Ukraine — strike deep into its territory.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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