individuality
noun
in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty
ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē 
plural individualities
1
a
: total character peculiar to and distinguishing an individual from others
Their modernism has a … determined individuality of style, so that no mature artist can be confused with another …—
John Updike
John Updike
b
: personality
a child asserting her individuality
2
: separate or distinct existence
… ants … turn out to have no individuality but are only cells of a colony.—Alison Lurie
Alison Lurie3
: individual, person
4
archaic
: the quality or state of being indivisible
Examples of individuality in a Sentence
She uses her clothing to express her individuality.
materials that highlight the individuality of each piece in the collection
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The same question resurfaces season after season regardless of shifting trends, looser dress codes and the growing individuality of modern ceremonies.
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Maris Kreizman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
The athletic brand views Kapoor’s rise in the realms of film and fashion to embody individuality, resilience and a fearless commitment to personal expression.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The same question resurfaces season after season regardless of shifting trends, looser dress codes and the growing individuality of modern ceremonies.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Brown is known for her interior design brand Deeply Madly Modern brand and creates content that champions individuality for her 325,000 followers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/individuality. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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individuality
noun
in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty
ˌin-də-ˌvij-ə-ˈwal-ət-ē
plural individualities
1
: the qualities that make one person or thing different from all others
2
: the quality or state of being an individual
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