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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This Super Bowl in particular feels like a spear to the spleen of any gridiron-loving American who craves originality and spark and, well, funky fresh helmets.
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Michael Allen, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
The platform promotes originality with strict, transparent policies that ban AI use and plagiarism.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
This Super Bowl in particular feels like a spear to the spleen of any gridiron-loving American who craves originality and spark and, well, funky fresh helmets.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2025
According to Ruprecht, originality is virtually unheard of with any competition car of this age.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 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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