1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart
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as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation
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Recent Examples of individualism
Even among those with the means, health individualism is burdensome and does not guarantee better health.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
There was something uniting them, which was a bloody minded individualism.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 24 Sep. 2024
Breaking is an expression of individualism, an explosion of personality.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Those non-verbal nuggets symbolizing every lifestyle, emotion, food, and sport are used to dress up banal text messages, throwing in splashes of color and individualism.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
There was something uniting them, which was a bloody minded individualism.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 24 Sep. 2024
Breaking is an expression of individualism, an explosion of personality.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Those non-verbal nuggets symbolizing every lifestyle, emotion, food, and sport are used to dress up banal text messages, throwing in splashes of color and individualism.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for individualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
Noun
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And our favorite trick is shopping the Better Homes & Gardens Juliet bedroom furniture line at Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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The trick is finding the place that aligns with your style.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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His art explored fluid identities and challenged gender norms, often showcasing an androgynous elegance that was revolutionary for its time.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for the Race/Related Newsletter Join a deep and provocative exploration of race, identity and society with New York Times journalists.—
J. David Goodman,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Not that the other traits can’t be there as well, but the size, and using that size, must be a constant.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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As for Reacher’s allies, Duffy’s a federal agent with a thick Boston accent who shares a lot of Reacher’s personality quirks.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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And that’s exactly what longtime combat sports personality Ariel Helwani is saying.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While not all cities’ bus rapid transit lines are the same, the systems are generally defined by several key characteristics: ► Dedicated, bus-only lanes in the center of the roadway.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Actively scan device characteristics for identification.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Embody your own sense of individuality with her fine fragrance mist, or better yet, fill your home with it, thanks to this gorgeous wallflower nightlight.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
12 Feb. 2025
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This partnership celebrates individuality and creativity, blending my Pop Art aesthetic with their bold fashion statements.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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What appears to be tripping people up is that Culkin’s voice and mannerisms remain unchanged from role to role.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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Most people get to see their own features and mannerisms reflected in the parents who raised them.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Through flood, earthquake, and subsidence, the Goose was coddled like a pedigree bird at a cost of US$1 million a year until Hughes died in 1976 after years of decline into Las Vegas penthouse seclusion and bizarre eccentricity.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The Parker's dedication to eccentricity runs deep, even down to the bathroom amenities.—
Catherine Garcia,
theweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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