originality

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Originality is a quality attributed to ideas and actions that appear unique, inventive, or unusual.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2023

Originality is overrated, except by people who have it.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 16, 2019

Originality isn’t filmmaker Drew Pearce’s strong suit, but his sci-fi thriller has enough snaky twists and turns and moody energy to make it a fun ride.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2018

Originality is often a stumbling point, even in a genre that is particularly forgiving to both cliches and the derivative.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2018

Originality means personal interest in the question, personal initiative in turning over the suggestions furnished by others, and sincerity in following them out to a tested conclusion.

From How We Think by Dewey, John