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original

[uh-rij-uh-nl] / əˈrɪdʒ ə nl /




NOUN
person who is eccentric
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He examined the original specimens - known as "types" - that had been collected in Ecuador during the 19th century and preserved in the museum ever since.

From Science Daily Sep. 5, 2026

It also noted that the original game has long been associated with bringing people together across cultures — a somewhat different message from building a wall to keep a “horde” out.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

I missed the rhythms of Shakespeare’s music, though the most compelling poetic imagery in the adaptation is from the original.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

In the Russian original, Herzen recalled the “falsely kind gaze” of the chief of the “terrifying police” that was “outside and above the law and which could interfere into everything.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

We know the Germans are using a substitution cipher—each letter of the original German message has been replaced by another letter.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

“Don’t Say Good Luck” is predictable but undeniably sweet, aided by a star-making turn by Sandler, who’s already miles past her father in terms of quality Netflix originals.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

Mr. Batiste’s originals distill Monk’s essence yet further.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Fans of animated originals can rest assured that both Pixar and Disney Animation have new stories on the way.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

For the band’s first album of originals in eight years, the Stones remind you what makes them great.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

But Valfierno didn’t bother to steal the originals.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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