originality

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The film can hardly avoid being described as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” meets “Enemy of the State,” and that such comparisons are so obvious bespeaks a certain lack of originality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This time, we’re seeing the actor’s answer to “The Studio,” only instead of satirizing the industry’s artistically cheapening franchise obsession, it warns of the full extinction of originality by way of ChatGPT.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 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

"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

Take discovery, which was regarded as the highest form of originality.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton