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
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Critics have praised the movie's startling originality.
I was amazed by the originality of her ideas.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
In such an environment, distinguishing authentic originality from imitation has never been harder—or more essential.
—Ranjeet Mudholkar, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The film, written and directed with thrilling originality by Karan Kandhari, is set mostly in the slums of Mumbai and follows a sullen housewife named Uma (Radhika Apte), whose lack of fulfillment manifests as a dark, voracious hunger.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The biography contains no new interpretations of Twain’s novels, nor much to explain the splendid originality of his travel writing.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
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“Originality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/originality. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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