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
Rather than forcing safe and uniform beauty standards on all patients, the clinic emphasizes balance, proportion and above all, individuality.
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Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Cell phone covers — in a wide range of colors and designs — have become one more way for people to express their individuality.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 4 Feb. 2026
Her rise comes in a moment in which the sport is appreciating more individuality.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Being a competitive dancer, you’re focused on being in tune with your whole team and there’s not a lot of room for individuality.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
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Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Cell phone covers — in a wide range of colors and designs — have become one more way for people to express their individuality.
—Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 4 Feb. 2026
Her rise comes in a moment in which the sport is appreciating more individuality.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Being a competitive dancer, you’re focused on being in tune with your whole team and there’s not a lot of room for individuality.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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That begins with limiting visibility, then challenging language and identity, followed by removing symbols.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The school’s superintendent, Ken Floyd, said the shooter had been identified, but the identity would not be released at this time, reported the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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But as a wise man once said, profit is the price of admission to the future (except for entities with the power to tax).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Calling out corporate entities and concentration of power as enemies also appears to be a winning strategy for Democrats in their messaging tactics.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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With a solid base and a strong personality, these sandals are made for spring and summer travel.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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The report claimed that long-term exposure to the substance can damage the liver and kidneys.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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She is also ordered to enroll in an animal cruelty prevention and education course and an impulse control program and undergo mental health and substance use evaluations.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the individual appears to tilt their head away from a doorbell camera, hold a flashlight in their mouth and attempt to cover the lens with a gloved hand and what looked like part of a plant pulled from the yard.—
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prior to detaining a person, authorities released security footage showing a masked individual approaching Nancy Guthrie's front door on the morning of her disappearance.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Zelensky spoke, video footage played on the wall behind him showing new Ukrainian technology taking out Russian drones – harsh reality contrasting with the policy wonkery in the room.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Too many families feel ignored while policies are made that don’t reflect their needs, values, or lived reality.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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This applies universally to how 40-somethings view 50-somethings; 40-something women mostly covet 50-something men because they’ve been burned by their same-age spouses and want a grown-up.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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