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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Her traditional private school setting wasn't built for that level of individuality.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The film creates a visually rich and entertaining world for children and families while exploring meaningful themes about growing up and individuality.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 May 2026
Her traditional private school setting wasn't built for that level of individuality.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/individuality. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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