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
Take action to create a balance that supports both your individuality and your one-on-one connections.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Every stop on this cross-country journey features fresh, playful activations that spotlight individuality, foster inspiration, and strengthen community connections.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Seen through the narrator’s eyes, the fast-food restaurant’s employees lose their generic anonymity and gain a sense of individuality.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
But for one day of the Major League Baseball season, all of that individuality is set aside.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Every stop on this cross-country journey features fresh, playful activations that spotlight individuality, foster inspiration, and strengthen community connections.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Seen through the narrator’s eyes, the fast-food restaurant’s employees lose their generic anonymity and gain a sense of individuality.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
But for one day of the Major League Baseball season, all of that individuality is set aside.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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Harvard must immediately reform its student discipline policies and procedures so as to swiftly and transparently enforce its existing disciplinary policies with consistency and impartiality, and without double standards based on identity or ideology.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Such a war would be motivated, in China, by a politics of identity that is largely impervious to economic rationality and other strategic considerations.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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What to Know During Wednesday's oral arguments, Gorsuch invoked Lebron v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, a 1995 decision that established when a private entity could be considered a state actor.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Both entities should be voting on the project in May.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The ring both reveals the existence of the background object and magnifies it.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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Under homeless services, respondents said the greatest need was for more help with substance abuse and mental and behavioral health.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Alarcon, meanwhile, has been suspended for the first six games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Adopting a Zen mindset—understanding one's mental processes and responding clearly—can help individuals overcome these challenges.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The individual has been released from police bail following the Crown Prosecution Service's decision not to bring charges, the South Yorkshire Police said Tuesday.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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In reality, most borrowers will see their incomes increase over time, both increasing their potential loan payment, and increasing the likelihood of paying off the loan.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The trial over a 2016 heist that saw reality star Kim Kardashian robbed at gunpoint is kicking off.—
Juliette Jabkhiro, Makini Brice,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Today, the firm manages multiple impact funds, focusing on things like affordable housing for families and investing in sustainable materials and social enterprises.—
Andi Cross,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Of course, a visually stunning and perfectly functioning restroom has many things happening behind the scenes that aren’t always obvious at first glance.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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