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
Released in January, the song's candid lyrics tackle Pearce's inner conflict about reconciling the moral standards of religion and individuality.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Secure partners understand that individuality fuels attraction and energy, making time together richer and more rewarding.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Driving one signals taste and individuality.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
For Barton, that moment became both a style foundation and a lesson in how secondhand clothing could create individuality in a way mass retail often could not.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Secure partners understand that individuality fuels attraction and energy, making time together richer and more rewarding.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Driving one signals taste and individuality.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
For Barton, that moment became both a style foundation and a lesson in how secondhand clothing could create individuality in a way mass retail often could not.
—J.m. Banks
march 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fuller, meanwhile, has embraced the endorsement — and the identity.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Reagan National Airport’s trademark, for example, is owned by the public entity that operates the airport — not a private company.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes proposed an agreement that asked the city manager to explore partnering with public entities on how to use closed school campuses and other unused public properties.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jayden is a sweet, funny, and bright young boy with a joyful and engaging personality.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Jupiter-esque planet known as TOI-5205 b is the first exoplanet of its kind with an atmosphere containing far fewer heavy elements than similarly sized objects, as well as its own red dwarf star.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lappen oversaw the county's Behavioral Health Services division, which works with people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The half-industrial, half-heavenly record was recorded on the brink of a real-life meltdown; the substances Lean had rapped about so brazenly during his adolescent mixtape era would nearly claim his life.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Swank is also the chief development officer with Job One KC, an organization providing employment opportunities and community services for individuals with disabilities.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, Musk’s plans to manufacture millions of chips and robots aren’t close to becoming a reality.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The reality star, 38, is featured as a core cast member in the new Bravo franchise’s inaugural season, which premiered on Thursday, April 2, marking her return to reality TV after getting her start on The Bachelor over a decade ago.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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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 8 Apr. 2026.
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