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originality

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


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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

"Even if we do the restoration with our great artists and specialists in restoration, where will the originality be?" he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But it’s also an organic experience, teeming with originality, despite its familiar marketing as an “immersive experience.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The conclusions lacked wisdom and originality; in fact, they were tiresome.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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