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

As the merger moves forward, Carmack said that respect, to him, would look like allowing the schools to share resources but maintain their individuality. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

But their life cycle provides ample food for poetic reflection on the meaning of life, on individuality and community, and on loss and the ever-present possibility of renewal. — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

These styling tricks, whether for an in-office week, or on a lavish getaway, add dimension and individuality, proving that fashion’s enduring love affair with accessorizing is very personal. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Our messy, idiosyncratic individuality is the foundation of social life — and machines can’t fake it. — Nicholas A. Christakis, Washington Post, 14 July 2026