Synonyms of individuality

individuality

noun

ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

1

as in identity

the set of qualities that make a person different from other people

her individuality showed through in everything she did

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identity
• personality
• individualism
• character
• selfhood
• uniqueness
• distinctiveness
• self-identity
• oneness
• singularity
• separateness
• idiosyncrasy
• peculiarity
• temperament
• singleness
• independence
• nature
• humor
• temper
• disposition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• conventionality

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entity
• object
• substance
• individual
• reality
• something
• thing
• being
• commodity
• body
• existent
• matter
• subject
• integer
• material
• quantity
• stuff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonentity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of individuality

For every identity that is stereotyped or marginalized in mainstream pop culture, there are thousands, if not millions, of very different people whose individuality gets erased in the process. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

The city’s street style continues to champion weird-but-it-works combinations over predictable formulas, and individuality above all else. — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

This, too, was a kind of misapprehension, in that his boss admired him for being so upbeat despite living in such a family when in fact Shigejiro had no individuality at all. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

At a time when many luxury groups are working to standardize experiences across global portfolios, Maybourne continues to fiercely protect the individuality of each property. — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026