originality

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The ad's originality lay in the fact it did not directly show off the product, but instead promised a new world of emancipation for consumers thanks to home computers.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Kim’s Convenience” may not win points for originality, but originality isn’t really the point of an immigrant family drama meant to be instantly, one might say universally, recognizable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"This Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a remarkable legacy built on originality and enduring influence, that continues to connect with fans worldwide."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The first myth Mr. Newman challenges is the romantic notion that isolation breeds originality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

It was apparent right from the start that discovery, priority and originality were ambiguous and, at the limit, incoherent; and that these values conflicted with the obligation to check and check again before publication.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton