1
as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
her individuality showed through in everything she did
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as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
according to immanentism, God is not so much an individuality as an abstract mind or spirit that pervades the world
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Recent Examples of individuality
Aquarius teaches us about community and friendship by showing us which friends support our individuality while offering the incredible, ineffable experience of losing ourselves in something greater and more communal.
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Colin Bedell, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
Satisfy, which turns 10 in 2025, carved a lane for itself by offering something different for trail runners through products with a distinct color palette and a sense of individuality typically not seen in the sector.
—Lei Takanashi, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Her stance, which champions sustainability, individuality, and intentional consumption, amassed 489,300 views and 55,200 likes on TikTok.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Embrace Individuality The '90s spirit of individuality is as popular as ever.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
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Colin Bedell, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
Satisfy, which turns 10 in 2025, carved a lane for itself by offering something different for trail runners through products with a distinct color palette and a sense of individuality typically not seen in the sector.
—Lei Takanashi, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Her stance, which champions sustainability, individuality, and intentional consumption, amassed 489,300 views and 55,200 likes on TikTok.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Embrace Individuality The '90s spirit of individuality is as popular as ever.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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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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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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On Trump's first day in office, one of his many executive actions was to make DOGE a government entity, renaming the United States Digital Service and moving that organization under the umbrella of the Executive Office of the President.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nonprofit entities, such as universities and NGOs, also play a crucial role in the lab-to-market process by fostering an environment of knowledge exchange and public engagement.—
Seth Darling,
Forbes,
18 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
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In the bedrooms, benches were built and positioned at the foot of the beds, and additional antique furniture pieces and objects were added both as references to spirituality and to Thai architecture.—
Jim Halterman,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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Green category: How an object might react if a heavy load were placed on it.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The trouble with dark matter Dark matter is the name scientists have given to the mysterious substance that accounts for around 85% of the universe's total matter content.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to accomplish this, there must be a major temperature difference between the substance itself and its environment.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Human emotions are not confined to the individual experiencing them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Yet Schwarz insists the movement isn’t focused on any single individual – neither Trump nor billionaire Elon Musk, who now oversees the Department of Government Efficiency.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Freeburg has worked as a camera operator on several reality TV shows, including Dance Moms and Below Deck.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The market only moves when reality turns out better (or worse) than what was expected.—
John Jennings,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One thing, however, stood out: a heavily bandaged left wrist.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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In fact, there are many, many things that shouldn’t go in the dishwasher.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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