1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart
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as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation
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Recent Examples of individualism
No One Is Self-Made, remind us that our lives and successes are deeply interwoven—that collectivism, not individualism, is what truly carries us forward.
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Essence, 17 June 2025
The notion that the ultra-rich are nomads, unattached to place and ready to vanish abroad if offended, reflects the myth of individualism.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Think community, amenities and relative safety — not the go-it-alone individualism often associated with adventuring.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
The dangers of suppressing individualism for the sake of societal or institutional norms are amplified by the Orwellian nightmare fuel setting in which A Clockwork Orange takes place, wherein the conformer is exploited by corrupt actors at every turn.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Essence, 17 June 2025
The notion that the ultra-rich are nomads, unattached to place and ready to vanish abroad if offended, reflects the myth of individualism.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Think community, amenities and relative safety — not the go-it-alone individualism often associated with adventuring.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
The dangers of suppressing individualism for the sake of societal or institutional norms are amplified by the Orwellian nightmare fuel setting in which A Clockwork Orange takes place, wherein the conformer is exploited by corrupt actors at every turn.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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From fashion tips and tricks to tween and teen hair and nails, our back-to-school style guide has a little bit of everything.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Over the years, Johnson has learned some tricks to help acquaint himself with new colleagues, from researching the background of management or coaches or looking up teammates on Madden to know a bit about their game.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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The identity of the suspect has also not been released.—
Kiki Intarasuwan
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Youssef is a bridge of sorts between multiple modes of Muslim identity.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Best traits: Freaky physical traits Styles is built differently.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Her signature ultra-thin, arched eyebrows, a style trait belonging to her renowned ’90s aesthetic, were kept intact, while her lips glowed as if they’d been coated in a thin layer of chapstick.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
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In the initial study of over 1,200 single adults, MacDonald and his team were able to associate these different motivations with a host of personality traits: Intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Hager isn't the only on-air personality to use profanity during a live show, as the cohosts of The View are often censored — and, in Sara Haines' case, sometimes not — for swearing during their shows, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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The Small-Cap Parallel Even in developed markets, small-cap stocks share many of the same characteristics as emerging economies.—
Jay Mehta,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Improbably, Netanyahu seems to have forgotten the most critical characteristic of the Jewish faith: the sanctity of life.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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In an era where self-expression and individuality are on-trend, matching furniture sets could not be less welcome.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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Then, in 2003, the Canadian social activist Conrad Schmidt reportedly organized Naked Bike Rides for artists to protest against war and oil dependency and to celebrate the power and individuality of the human body.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Disney Imagineers also studied muscle structure and nuances of speaking and gesturing, to mimic Walt Disney’s mannerisms and movements.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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The Walt animatronic looks authentic and natural while capturing the appearance, movements and mannerisms of a man considered one of the 100 most influential people of the last century.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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But that’s about the extent of the debate, as few would be able to discern any noticeable eccentricities or downsides to the hybrid system from the driver’s seat.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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According to the researchers, Mars' significant orbital eccentricity, or deviation from a perfect circle, causes the atmosphere in the southern summer to circulate more energetically, creating conditions ideal for vortex formation.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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