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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
Acknowledge climate anxiety — climate grief, for some — and fix the individualism that feeds it.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
America is known for its emphasis on individualism.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
One way to address these fears, my colleague Rosanna Xia wrote in this powerful essay, is to focus less on individualism and more on the collective.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
What was once defined as an occupation has evolved into a lifestyle, an attitude shaped by core values of individualism, grit, and a deep connection to the land.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
America is known for its emphasis on individualism.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
One way to address these fears, my colleague Rosanna Xia wrote in this powerful essay, is to focus less on individualism and more on the collective.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
What was once defined as an occupation has evolved into a lifestyle, an attitude shaped by core values of individualism, grit, and a deep connection to the land.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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But note the fun trick of resizing or even rotating the cloned objects: People Beautifier PhotoDirector's People Beautifier tool has four subsets: Face Tools, Face Deblur, Body Shaper, and Skin Smoother.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For example, have the dog chase a ball or do a trick and reward the behaviors.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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And so far, Stanford’s identity appears rooted in its outside shooting.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Clear Secure continues to focus on expanding its identity platform offerings and increasing its member base through strategic partnerships and marketing initiatives.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Employees who are accustomed to managing multiple responsibilities may demonstrate greater adaptability and resilience, which are valuable traits in a rapidly changing business environment. Competitive Edge in Hiring.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Step into the spotlight and let your dynamic personality inspire others to see the possibilities.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Using the Concise function on highlighted text to boil it down strips out too much personality, while the Friendly function gets too wordy and often misses the sentence's or paragraph's original point.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This solid foundation enables the Bilstein DTX shock absorbers to do their work, with fast reaction times that let the various drive mode settings deliver distinctly different ride and handling characteristics.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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These are split into four groups of four based on common characteristics and placed into categories.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her focus on creating exceptional quality handbags with powerful statements of individuality and elegance, inspired by architecture, nature, and her global travels, immediately drew attention to the luxury space.Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The film, released two months prior to Mean Girls, offers a more whimsical, over-the-top take on teenage dreams and individuality, showcasing Lola’s personal journey of self-expression, wrapped in a colorful, exaggerated world of drama and dreams.Jane LaCroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Stewart did admit that Reynolds knows how to adopt funny mannerisms in his work, though.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the years since, the site has taken on the mannerisms of establishment food media, in which editorial content is pushed to the fore.Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
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Medium aside, one thing remains consistent: Campbell’s eccentricities are palpable but never alienating.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Alonge captured the eccentricity of Nigeria’s earliest social and political class in the 1970s.Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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