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
Eau De Parfum The First A'ddct's The First is a fragrance that captures your uniqueness and individuality.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together.
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Amari Riley
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
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Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.
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Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together.
—
Amari Riley
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.
—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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The biggest of big media — from Amazon to Fox and Tubi to Netflix — are aggressively courting creators for deals as marketers scramble to tap into the heat around personalities who ply their trade on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the like.
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Air traffic control audio from that incident indicated the object appeared to strike the aircraft above the cockpit.
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Haney painted the prosecution’s case as heavy on circumstance but light on substance.
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Public relations first, substance second and winning will magically come if the baseball gods grant it.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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While excess water-soluble B vitamins generally leave your body via urine, very high doses may increase the likelihood of side effects in sensitive individuals.
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However, Croatia and Austria serve as worthy opening round tests before that matchup can become reality.
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Your clear sense of direction can help bring a vision into reality.
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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.
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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