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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
Where is the mystery, the originality?
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
According to Blair, originality, practical filmmaking and emerging voices matter more than franchises and giant visual effects spectacles.
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Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Judges will seek uniqueness of vision, innovation and diversity in storytelling, as well as originality and provocative subject matter.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Judges will assess originality, diversity of perspective, innovation in storytelling and the strength of each project’s environmental themes.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
According to Blair, originality, practical filmmaking and emerging voices matter more than franchises and giant visual effects spectacles.
—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Judges will seek uniqueness of vision, innovation and diversity in storytelling, as well as originality and provocative subject matter.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Judges will assess originality, diversity of perspective, innovation in storytelling and the strength of each project’s environmental themes.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for originality
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But rental business owners like Zhao observed that the rental prices have begun to slide as novelty surrounding these stunt-performing androids fades.
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And the expansive format would be a particular novelty for the Kansas City area, where the spectacle of hosting six matches (and ultimately four base camps) would loom largest overlaid on the smallest of the sites.
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Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
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This is a special week to focus upon your heart’s desires, creativity, and romantic world.
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The beautiful Grace Kelly captured the world's attention and imagination (and still does) for decades, but no one was more enamored by the actress than Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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No one was worried about screentime, and teachers didn't have to battle phones and short attention spans to capture their students' imaginations.
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The dish is finished with some smoky crunch from bacon and freshness from scallions, which both keep it from tasting too heavy.
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Follow the package instructions when buying pre-packaged spinach to wash and store for freshness.
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But without freedom, Berdyaev writes, creativeness is impossible.
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There's also a palpable new seam of imaginativeness among residents.
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
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Check out the full selection to add some newness to your repertoire.
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America can unleash the creativity, ingenuity, and determination of free people.
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American innovation is fueled by immigrants Immigrants have played a major role in American ingenuity.
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originality. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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