individuality
noun
in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty
ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē 
plural individualities
1
a
: total character peculiar to and distinguishing an individual from others
Their modernism has a … determined individuality of style, so that no mature artist can be confused with another …—
John Updike
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b
: personality
a child asserting her individuality
2
: separate or distinct existence
… ants … turn out to have no individuality but are only cells of a colony.—Alison Lurie
Alison Lurie3
: individual, person
4
archaic
: the quality or state of being indivisible
Examples of individuality in a Sentence
She uses her clothing to express her individuality.
materials that highlight the individuality of each piece in the collection
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The finished transformation not only plays homage but also celebrates Taylor’s individuality.
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The ensemble’s main new addition is Nikki (Odessa A’Zion), a pink-mohawked punk whose individuality is encouraged by her mother Anna (Janeane Garofalo), a substitute science teacher.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The finished transformation not only plays homage but also celebrates Taylor’s individuality.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Adler's creations embody a sense of whimsy that fans of his designs flock to for color, joy and a vibrant sense of individuality often lacking in more neutral spaces.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/individuality. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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individuality
noun
in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty
ˌin-də-ˌvij-ə-ˈwal-ət-ē
plural individualities
1
: the qualities that make one person or thing different from all others
2
: the quality or state of being an individual
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