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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2
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
Over time, that vision has evolved into building a global community of beauty lovers who embrace artistry, self-expression, and individuality.
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Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The tribute serves as a powerful reminder to follow the beat of your own drum, trust in your unique talent and embrace your individuality with confidence.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Saturn in Aquarius teaches you to trust your individuality and to use it for the greater good of mankind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The family—an ambivalent institution bar none—shapes us, and yet our individuality resists that shaping.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The tribute serves as a powerful reminder to follow the beat of your own drum, trust in your unique talent and embrace your individuality with confidence.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Saturn in Aquarius teaches you to trust your individuality and to use it for the greater good of mankind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The family—an ambivalent institution bar none—shapes us, and yet our individuality resists that shaping.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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He was known to the university only as Justin Phillips and none of the school’s records indicated a prior identity, according to the statement.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each image will be accompanied by personal stories exploring themes of identity and resilience.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Starbucks will retain a 40% interest in the joint venture and will continue to own and license the brand and intellectual property to the new entity, the companies said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The port operator isn’t the only entity that believes in the benefits of having global terminal giants like DP World and APM Terminals in charge.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Xi’s predecessor Jiang Zemin, who served as president between 1993 and 2003, was known for his flamboyant personality, cosmopolitan flair and willingness to show off his language skills and interact with journalists.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The body paint looks as if it were done with skin-tight leggings, while the television personality appears to be topless under the paint.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By adjusting their positions in real time, the drones can not only lift and transport the heavy object but also control its orientation, which is crucial for precise placement in complex environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her sister struggled for years with substance use, leading their mother to assume custody of her sister's two children.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Exposure to the substance has been linked to a wide range of health impacts, including developmental problems, nervous system damage and hearing problems in children; and high blood pressure, joint pain and reproductive problems in adults.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Millennials, typically defined as individuals born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s, are now at a point in their lives where their generational nostalgia is front and center.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Spirited, political, and deeply kind individuals, the Christos were passionately devoted to their artistic vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Yet, beneath this comforting picture, another reality stirs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sourced from July’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM), a young adult miniseries in which an 18th-century witch braves 2020s reality to grant her cat a never-ending ninth life, trailed by Marie’s seven former souls.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 9 Nov. 2025.
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