ORIGINALS Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

originals

noun

plural of original

as in prototypes

something from which copies are made please make copies to hand out, but keep the original

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as in eccentrics

a person of odd or whimsical habits the town's singing mailman is an original, all right

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Recent Examples of originals Pay TV operator Movistar Plus is scaling up in Spanish originals. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 With such a wealth of premium British content still available to leverage, BBC originals will remain at the heart of our offering. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Straddling both areas will also give the business executive in charge more ownership over next-day CBS series to better integrate them into the platform alongside the Paramount+ originals. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Like too many American Netflix originals, this Netflix Canada production is all set up and little pay-off. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 This process helped preserve the irregular lines, layered color and tactile quality of the originals and used this character within the fabrics. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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This would be followed by Blackbeard GL prototypes and a dedicated launcher pod, with the longer-term goal of conducting a minimum viable product flight test using the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System’s (HIMARS) fire-control system.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Because product managers and designers can now build working prototypes and engineers can weigh in on product decisions earlier, the work doesn’t have to be passed from hand to hand.

— Tim Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

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At a moment when historically reliable sources of employment for mid-career comedians—writing for sitcoms and late night, supporting roles in film comedies, commercials—all seem to be in crisis, the podcast business is comparatively lucrative.

— Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Confidential sources Rahmer acknowledged in his testimony that there are limits to knowing who is a confidential informant or working for agencies outside the FBI.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

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What’s made this franchise so beloved has been its willingness to go on that journey with its young characters, maturing and deepening and changing without losing that initial childlike sense of hope and joy.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Wearable sensors could aid therapy The researchers envision garments that let users control video game characters or operate robots remotely.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of characters

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Today, Japanese designers are firmly established on the vintage market and early examples can command extraordinary prices.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
There were loads of other striking red carpet moments in London, too, Florence Pugh’s corseted Wiederhoeft gown and Scarlett Johansson’s red-hot custom Prada dress being two prime examples.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

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Some nuts also contain melatonin, which helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
Last year’s release was influenced by Mexican cuisine with a pulque finish, while this year looked to Ancient Egypt by giving the whiskey a finish in barrels seasoned with liqueur made from tiger nuts and black honey.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026

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With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

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