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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
Viguera evaporates the alcohol from spirits to create mocktails that retain the complexity of their originals.
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Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Under global originals chief Eric Schrier and new EMEA content lead Angela Jain, Disney+’s European arm appears to have been given license to make some big swings, most recently striking a deal with Stephen Graham’s indie and promoting four executives, including Rivals commissioner Lee Mason.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to Hulu originals like The Kardashians, the streamer has a vast library of shows from other networks, including CBS stalwarts like The Amazing Race and Survivor, Nat Geo docuseries like Life Below Zero, and Fox's vocal competition The Masked Singer.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep copies separate from the originals in case important information gets lost.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
One of approximately 40 examples of the FXX K Evo built from 2017 to 2019, this single-owner car is one of only about 10 factory-originals, as opposed to a conversion from an earlier FXX spec car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
There are many arguments to be made about why this 2000s era of Disney movies seem to have more staying power than originals released during the age of streaming, like less cable viewership, less content made specifically for older age groups, or reduced attention spans.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
Radio stations began playing (Taylor’s Version) albums instead of the originals, and fans began listening to them on streaming services.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
That was driven by viewing of Netflix originals, which was up 9% year over year in the second half of 2025.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Under global originals chief Eric Schrier and new EMEA content lead Angela Jain, Disney+’s European arm appears to have been given license to make some big swings, most recently striking a deal with Stephen Graham’s indie and promoting four executives, including Rivals commissioner Lee Mason.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to Hulu originals like The Kardashians, the streamer has a vast library of shows from other networks, including CBS stalwarts like The Amazing Race and Survivor, Nat Geo docuseries like Life Below Zero, and Fox's vocal competition The Masked Singer.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Keep copies separate from the originals in case important information gets lost.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
One of approximately 40 examples of the FXX K Evo built from 2017 to 2019, this single-owner car is one of only about 10 factory-originals, as opposed to a conversion from an earlier FXX spec car.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
There are many arguments to be made about why this 2000s era of Disney movies seem to have more staying power than originals released during the age of streaming, like less cable viewership, less content made specifically for older age groups, or reduced attention spans.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
Radio stations began playing (Taylor’s Version) albums instead of the originals, and fans began listening to them on streaming services.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
That was driven by viewing of Netflix originals, which was up 9% year over year in the second half of 2025.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originals
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That’s where the business makes its prototypes, along with international shipments, and Miller said the move to the Front Range will help grease the wheels of efficiency on new product launches.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gulati said the Sounders and Reign, which have tested early Arkero prototypes, are projecting the software will result in over 50% efficiency improvement in matchday planning.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Greg Brown, the original guitarist and co-founding member of ’90s alt-rock eccentrics Cake, has died.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Feb. 2026
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On his mother’s side, a line of troubled souls and eccentrics.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shift in power from the media to the sources to the subjects.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant approaching its 30th anniversary sources a hefty amount of produce and other products from local farms — a theme that continues for Cochran at Bruce Moffett’s Stagioni.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Film adaptations like the 1939 version often leave out this second generation of characters.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Louie’s death would affect all the characters who had grown close to him.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Any internet user can play the role of researcher, with people submitting examples of infringement and LightBar’s small team of moderators verifying entries.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sale is one of the largest examples of a growing trend in California in which environmental groups and state agencies are helping tribes acquire ancestral lands, often centuries after they were forcibly removed.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Mediterranean diet has nuts, beans and fish as primary sources of protein, and MyPlate focuses on lean meats as well.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Avoid allergens While most multivitamin companies avoid using common allergens like soy, nuts and dairy, some share production facilities.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Initial plans for the development called for more than 600 units in 2024, but developers dramatically scaled back plans when submitting the blueprints in 2025.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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For that, Timbers and the team found the original blueprints from 1976.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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After putting out Hug of Thunder, one of the best rock albums of that year, Broken Social Scene rolled out their 2019 Let’s Try the After EPs in two volumes, as well as a collection of B-sides and rarities called Old Dead Young in 2022.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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Homegrown rarities Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester headlined the ‘13 champions, but Boston’s most recent World Series squad in 2018 boasted a dazzling, but entirely outside rotation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Originals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originals. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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