originality

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The theme was “The Originality of a Cheesemonger.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

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 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 in writing haz alwus been praized, but i hav red sum authors who were too original tew be interesting.

From The Complete Works of Josh Billings by Shaw, Henry W.