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originality

[uh-rij-uh-nal-i-tee] / əˌrɪdʒ əˈnæl ɪ ti /


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Dan Tana’s originality continues to capture the city’s attention, its legacy now preserved in a memoir and carried on by its new owners, Mihajlo and Sonja Perenčević, who were friends of Dan Tana.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

TCU said responses to the questions it cut—about its values and inclusivity—lacked originality.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

That sentiment can often seem true in a market where studio executives favor sequels and drab intellectual property over originality and fresh takes.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

They blame Hybe and BTS for chasing a lucrative Western market at the expense of originality.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

The emphasis on rhetoric as part of an education didn’t stress originality.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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