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originality
verbs
have originality
• This book does not have the originality and power of his first novel.
show originality
• His research shows originality and sustained effort.
lack originality
• The music lacks originality, but is fun and well-played.
adjectives
great originality
• His work showed great originality.
startling originality
(= used about something so new and different that it surprises you )
• We were amazed by the startling originality of his thinking.
striking originality
(= used about something so new and different that it makes you notice it )
• Any visitor will admire the striking originality of the building's architecture.
sheer originality
(= when something is very original )
• the sheer originality of his writing style
phrases
a spark of originality
(= a small amount of originality )
• The show at least has a spark of originality, something that most TV programs seem to lack.
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noun ADJ. great, startling, striking VERB + ORIGINALITY have | display, show | be lacking in, lack ORIGINALITY + VERB lie in sth His originality as a painter lies in his representation of light. PREP. ~ in The government has shown great originality in its foreign policy. PHRASES a spark of originality
Oxford Collocations Dictionary