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
These days the crew are given rein to express individuality.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Perhaps you’re inspired to explore new ideas, plan a trip somewhere abroad or express your individuality by launching a blog or embarking on an entrepreneurial venture.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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As with any trend, individuality is highly coveted, and that is one of the many reasons why people like to layer their fragrances.
—Ariel Baker, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
Each piece is a testament to individuality — where unexpected textures, materials and craftsmanship collide.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Perhaps you’re inspired to explore new ideas, plan a trip somewhere abroad or express your individuality by launching a blog or embarking on an entrepreneurial venture.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Table Of Contents Why People Layer Fragrances How to Layer Fragrances
My Layering Method
Why People Layer Fragrances
As with any trend, individuality is highly coveted, and that is one of the many reasons why people like to layer their fragrances.
—Ariel Baker, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
Each piece is a testament to individuality — where unexpected textures, materials and craftsmanship collide.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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As the identity of everyone is obvious and the timeline of events is precise, this does not dilute the film’s impact.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Police, however, know the suspect's identity and have executed a search warrant on the person's residence; Barnes said the family is cooperating in the investigation.KC Baker, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The deal means that Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman will all be part of the same family, with each entity remaining a distinct brand.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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The rappers back then had boundaries and ceilings put on them by corporate entities.Angel Diaz, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In October, Cuomo hosted a two-hour primetime special featuring a discussion about the 2024 election with guests including sports personality Stephen A. Smith and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The accelerated simulation means a neural network for piloting robots can spend the virtual equivalent of decades learning to pick up objects, walk, or manipulate tools during just hours of real computer time.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sickle cell disease arises from errors in a gene that makes hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen throughout the body and gives red blood cells their color.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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The study found that there were declines across substances.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, as of Tuesday morning, online court records indicated that formal charges had not yet been filed against the individual.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The brutal reality, however, is that both sides are using drones more intensely and more effectively as this war grinds on.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Virtually all of them, even the most entertaining and quirky ones, suggested an underlying preoccupation with the power of narrative to shape our sense of reality.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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That's more my thing than discovering every corner of the world.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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American manufacturing had its heyday in the 1950s when workers making things accounted for more than 30% of all employees.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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