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
There was something uniting them, which was a bloody minded individualism.
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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
The need for perfect aesthetics on social media sites has made individualism and realism hard to come by.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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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
The need for perfect aesthetics on social media sites has made individualism and realism hard to come by.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for individualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
Noun
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Magness recommended a trick backed by psychology: Use second- and third-person pronouns when talking to yourself, instead of first-person pronouns.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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When working with one or a few rats, snacks like nuts, seeds, and fruit often do the trick.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The pretext for the prosecution was that Dr. Haim violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which is designed to safeguard from public disclosure the identities and confidential medical information of patients.—
The Editors,
National Review,
16 Jan. 2025
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The man’s identity and details of his injuries were not released.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Aside from this unusual trait, Yellow Red Heart promises to delight with vibrant yellow blossoms with a red throat that start early and continue through to a heavy frost.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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This month’s trait, kindness, will be celebrated in a Kindness Week at the end of January.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Read on for your Bachelor personality predictions, according to the cosmos Comments The power of the flower is in... the stars?—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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As in past seasons, the first trailer introduces us to the couples, families and friends looking for a reboot getaway, immediately setting up some of the simmering tensions/personality conflicts in their relationships.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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By prioritising sustainability, craftsmanship, and individuality, the brand has not only carved out a niche in the crowded fashion market but also inspired a broader movement toward responsible luxury.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The photographs made were a showcase of individuality, particularly for teams like the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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Common features in children who claim to have led a previous life include a verbal precocity and mannerisms at odds with that of the rest of the family.—
Saskia Solomon,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brody was 7 years old when his grandfather died, but the memories of his speech and mannerisms left their mark.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Dec. 2024
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Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, David Keith Lynch had a quintessentially American upbringing that belied the eccentricity of his later works.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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His character as criminal profiler quickly became a fan favorite with his analytical skills, his eccentricities — and his ever-changing hair.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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