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as in prototypes
something from which copies are made
please make copies to hand out, but keep the original
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the town's singing mailman is an original, all right
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Recent Examples of originals
The streaming service includes all of the sports network’s channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra, as well as originals, such as The Pat McAfee Show, 30 For 30 and others.
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Incredibly, modern denim jeans bear a great resemblance to the originals, whose birthday is May 20, 1873.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Included under his purview is streaming service Apple TV, which launched six years ago and counts the likes of Ted Lasso, Severance and The Studio among its most-notable originals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Henares returns to the Philippines after several years in Singapore, having most recently served as head of originals, Philippines for Amazon MGM Studios and previously overseeing Globe Telecom’s studio businesses, including Globe Studios and Anima.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Streaming numbers released by Nielsen last week showed fans are still watching the franchise, but only the originals and the prequels.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Joined by her septet and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Reineke, Joy performed a medley of tunes — her own originals as well as standards and more obscure selections within the vocal jazz canon — to rapturous applause.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Switch 2's Joy-Con 2 controllers feel similar to the originals and have almost identical designs.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Those products cannot be wrapped from off-chain originals.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
Incredibly, modern denim jeans bear a great resemblance to the originals, whose birthday is May 20, 1873.
—Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Included under his purview is streaming service Apple TV, which launched six years ago and counts the likes of Ted Lasso, Severance and The Studio among its most-notable originals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Henares returns to the Philippines after several years in Singapore, having most recently served as head of originals, Philippines for Amazon MGM Studios and previously overseeing Globe Telecom’s studio businesses, including Globe Studios and Anima.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
Streaming numbers released by Nielsen last week showed fans are still watching the franchise, but only the originals and the prequels.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Joined by her septet and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Reineke, Joy performed a medley of tunes — her own originals as well as standards and more obscure selections within the vocal jazz canon — to rapturous applause.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Switch 2's Joy-Con 2 controllers feel similar to the originals and have almost identical designs.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
Those products cannot be wrapped from off-chain originals.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originals
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The prototypes spotted already have production-ready lighting and body panels underneath the light camouflage.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Plans for hub motors fell by the wayside in favor of a conventional drive unit, but the design was locked down, and journalists were able to ride in one of the prototypes last year at CES.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rooftop honey from on-site beehives makes its way onto breakfast plates, and the kitchen sources local produce and sustainable seafood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Spring-flowering nectar sources include the native Virginia bluebells, wild columbine, wild geranium and woodland phlox.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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In other words, for younger visitors who are familiar with Pokémon characters but unfamiliar with various types of dinosaurs, the exhibition is a pathway into real science.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The cards gained particular popularity over the last three years, as The Pokémon Company, which owns the franchise, releases sets with original characters that were introduced in the late 90s.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Other recent examples of state-level litigation also have focused on addressing residential segregation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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One of the most notable examples of this is back in 2010, when Airbnb formed a partnership with Craigslist to cross-post its listings.—
Micah Logan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Bring back one of Mama's favorite recipes that combines pasta, broccoli, grapes, and nuts all together.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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The state broadcaster also reported that blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Washington also wants to address unfair trade practices, such as the requirement that American companies hand over blueprints, trade secrets, customer lists, marketing plans and more to operate.—
Yan Bennett,
The Conversation,
15 May 2026
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The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Originals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originals. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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