originally
adverb
orig·i·nal·ly
ə-ˈri-jə-nᵊl-ē 
-ˈrij-nə-lē,
-ˈri-jən-
1
archaic
: by origin or derivation : inherently
2
: in the beginning : in the first place : initially
3
: in a fresh or original manner
Examples of originally in a Sentence
That van originally belonged to us.
The building was originally a school.
They originally planned to fix their old car, but they decided to buy a new one instead.
Originally, the word had a very different meaning from its current meaning.
a New Yorker who is originally from Mexico
She has shown an ability to think originally about ways to improve the company.
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However, Daniels said that contract was signed by the conferences, Notre Dame and BCS Properties LLC—a legacy entity originally formed to manage the Bowl Championship Series media rights and that continues to serve as the intellectual property rights holder for the CFP brand.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Andor star Diego Luna recently recalled that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) director Gareth Edwards originally pitched him on the film by comparing his vision to Cuarón’s Y tu mamá también (2001), which starred a young Luna.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The popular bag, originally priced at $2.99 in stores, is being resold on eBay for more than $1,000.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
It was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, according to the location's website.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Andor star Diego Luna recently recalled that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) director Gareth Edwards originally pitched him on the film by comparing his vision to Cuarón’s Y tu mamá también (2001), which starred a young Luna.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The popular bag, originally priced at $2.99 in stores, is being resold on eBay for more than $1,000.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
It was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, according to the location's website.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for originally
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/originally. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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originally
adverb
orig·i·nal·ly
ə-ˈrij-ən-ᵊl-ē
-nəl-ē
1
: in the beginning : in the first place
2
: in an original manner
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