How to Use individual in a Sentence

individual

1 of 2 adjective
  • What are the individual traits of the breed?
  • She has a very individual style of writing.
  • The doctor carefully evaluates the individual needs of her patients.
  • Students will receive as much individual attention as possible.
  • For individual rolls, space the rolls out on a baking sheet to give them room to spread.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The win brought Sjöström’s individual medals at the worlds to 20, equaling Phelps’ mark.
    Stephen Wade, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023
  • Then, each of the kids get their own individual house — Mike assigned each of the kids’ colors.
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2023
  • As for individual standouts, Jack’s Camp is king of the desert.
    Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2023
  • Do your boys have individual friends and friend groups?
    Phyllis L. Fagell, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The floors are made from marble and wood, while the ceiling is formed from individual panels of backlit resin.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Not just in the individual performance of the lead actor or the high-tech suit of armor, but also in the feeling that this is the start of something big.
    David Betancourt, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Transfer to a chilled platter or individual plates and top with the plantain chips.
    Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
  • To amp up the boho feel, individual loose strands are weaved or crocheted into the braids to help frame the face and add more volume to the overall finish.
    L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 21 June 2023
  • Plus, people wouldn’t be able to see the individual beads of sweat that trickle down Hemsworth’s face if the billboards were towering too far above the road.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 June 2023
  • Johnson argued that the plan would allow for the House to pass the rest of the individual spending bills and avoid a massive spending bill near Christmas.
    Rachel Scott, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2023
  • State wildlife experts believe there are about 1,200 individual bears in the state.
    Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2024
  • If that coordination fails the city will die, but if an individual thing fails then of course the city can repair it.
    Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Volleyball is so far from an individual sport and there are so many moving parts at one time.
    The Enquirer, 18 Jan. 2024
  • That doesn't hold for individual stocks, which can crash and burn and never recover.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2023
  • To maximize the lifespan of your hoodie, plan to spot treat individual stains.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • In individual sports, there always seems to be one person who’s able to connect the sport to the larger pop culture universe, like Tank does for boxing.
    Damien Scott, Billboard, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Starting in 2031, the homes could be sold to individual homebuyers.
    Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Would consumers really want to buy and sell their own unique receipts for individual episodes of sitcoms stored on blockchains?
    Ben McKenzie, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2023
  • The decision about whether to take the drug in spite of these risks will depend on each patient’s individual situation, the researchers said.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Of course, the only way to really tell if each individual album is really making an impact on the flavor of the whiskey is to give them a try side-by-side.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2023
  • During the brunch, Fonseca made an effort to spend individual time with every person in the room.
    Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Dealing with a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 1, Ekeler took part in individual drills and did some running.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • That seems to indicate the money goes directly to the individual golf clubs and is considered part of the clubs' overall revenues.
    Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 7 June 2023
  • In addition to their all-around medals, Mabry and Sayavongsa carted off an impressive haul from the individual event finals.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2023
  • Granted a more individual focus is Aboodi Ziani, who is attempting to stick to the straight and narrow for the sake of his wife and infant son after having spent some years in prison.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Dec. 2023
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individual

2 of 2 noun
  • The markings on tigers are unique to each individual.
  • Are you the individual I spoke with on the telephone?
  • They promote a philosophy that sacrifices the rights of the individual for the public welfare.
  • They are both rather odd individuals.
  • She's a very talented individual.
  • Kiss has always been about the whole, not the individual.
    Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Since fats have the most calories per gram, individuals may choose to avoid them.
    Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Rd, Cdn, Cdces, Health, 1 June 2023
  • An individual may be overdosing if his or her breathing is slowed or stopped, and the pupils of the eyes narrow to a pinpoint.
    Noah Weiland, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The individual who sent the letter to the younger Blenkinsop decided to risk it and send both a few days early.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The individual then asked Ross for the address before calling for help.
    Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The issues have been with the team as a unit, a group that has played more like individuals than one operating with cohesion.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • One by one, three more firefighters were lowered down to the crash site, and the individual was placed into a rescue basket.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023
  • What’s most important is that the individual learns to adapt to the risks of cold places, like the risk of falling through thin ice on a lake, or the risk of not dressing appropriately.
    Max G. Levy, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2024
  • But even for individuals who just plan to walk or hike, toe splay is important for balance.
    Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
  • That boot harms those individuals’ lives, as well as the lives of the millions of friends, family members, and neighbors who surround them.
    Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 1 June 2023
  • All 8 people on board – six passengers and two flight crew members – died along with two individuals on the road, according to the BBC.
    Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Of course, not every individual needs a turkey, so the number of households might be more helpful.
    Dominic Pino, National Review, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The individuals cited said there was no other shelter available and were let go, Hall said.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, some individuals living with the early stages of the disease may be able to continue traveling on their own.
    Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Homicide: when the death is the result of another individual, such as from a shooting, stabbing or fight.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Like any governing body, an HOA is only as good as the individuals running it.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The number of individuals who were assigned to be monitored by Covenant Eyes is likely a small percentage of that.
    WIRED, 12 June 2023
  • If the results are positive, the company would then put the individual in contact with a physician.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Israeli forces have complained, for example, of a brain drain from the IDF as individuals get pulled toward the private sector.
    Matt Burgess, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2023
  • The Season of the Witch talent stopped for that individual and signed their memorabilia.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
  • James Bean, the owner of Craft Cannabis, is asking for help in identifying the individual caught on camera during the March 15 incident.
    Stepheny Price, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • That average age of onset for the disease is in an individual’s early 60s.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
  • This is the web version of CFO Daily, a newsletter on the trends and individuals shaping corporate finance.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The two individuals killed in the shooting, 29-year-old Brandy Escamilla and 26-year-old Josilyn Ruiz, were both fatally shot while walking through the campground where the incident took place.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2023
  • The mayor said homeless individuals moved into a vacant Econo Lodge motel and left it with millions of dollars of repairs.
    Emma Colton, Fox News, 3 Sep. 2023

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