as in identification
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
Motorists were stopped at a checkpoint and required to present identity cards before traveling any further.
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Recent Examples of identity card
The program was created in 2005 to increase security and authentication procedures for driver's licenses and identity cards.
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Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 1 Feb. 2026
Here are the acceptable forms of ID as of Dec. 1, according to the TSA:
REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or state photo identity cards issued by the DMV or state's equivalent.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
When the elderly woman’s identity card expired, the son put on makeup, a wig and her clothes in order to pose as his mother and renew her card – something that must be done in person in Italy, the spokesperson said.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Even her Italian identity card from 1951 listed her occupation as casalinga, housewife.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
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Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 1 Feb. 2026
Here are the acceptable forms of ID as of Dec. 1, according to the TSA:
REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or state photo identity cards issued by the DMV or state's equivalent.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
When the elderly woman’s identity card expired, the son put on makeup, a wig and her clothes in order to pose as his mother and renew her card – something that must be done in person in Italy, the spokesperson said.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Even her Italian identity card from 1951 listed her occupation as casalinga, housewife.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity card
Noun
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Adults above 18 must show a valid form of identification and leave their car keys team as collateral when renting equipment.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Their wallets were stolen, leaving them without identification.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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In a rare move, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond concluded that trial attorneys hid evidence that might have led to an acquittal.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Do not treat fear like evidence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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But according to a document sent to players by the PWHL Players Association last month, which was reviewed by The Athletic, there will be a series of signing windows and no traditional expansion draft, a departure from last year’s process.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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An independent review of over 30,000 documents concluded the breakdown arose not from safety or financial concerns, but from a collapse of trust.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Healthcare documentation is notoriously burdensome, adding as much as 30% to total health spending in the United States and costing clinicians as much as a third of their time.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The suspect fled in a silver Chevy pickup truck after being confronted by a witness.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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Rwampara Hospital was attacked by local youths attempting to retrieve the body of a friend who had reportedly died of Ebola, a witness told The Associated Press.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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