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Common collocations with originality in American Collocation

originality noun uncountable

US /əˌrɪdʒəˈnæləti/

great

genuine
great
much
outstanding
real
sheer
utmost

There was always much originality and ingenuity in what he did.

The sheer originality of this comedian will ensure that you will see no other performer like him.

surprising or exciting

astonishing
compelling
daring
remarkable
startling
striking

This is an unclassifiable work of startling originality.

of a particular type

artistic
creative

The judges will be particularly looking for artistic originality and innovation.

show originality

demonstrate
display
exhibit
exude
possess
show

Our musical style is eclectic, experimental at times, and exudes originality.

lack originality

lack
lose

He was a learned man, but he lacked originality.

keep originality

maintain
retain

His poems still retain their originality, freshness, and often humorous content.