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
With Beautiful Chaos, the group proves that their strong friendship and shining individuality is here to stay.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Whether breezy cover-ups, eye-catching swimsuits or versatile sundresses, summer fashion expresses individuality while staying cool in the heat.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Fitting in requires conformity, but belonging should not conflict with individuality.
—Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Our customers range from entrepreneurs to artists to superstars ... what many of them are looking for is a way to express their lifestyle and individuality.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 June 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Whether breezy cover-ups, eye-catching swimsuits or versatile sundresses, summer fashion expresses individuality while staying cool in the heat.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
Fitting in requires conformity, but belonging should not conflict with individuality.
—Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Our customers range from entrepreneurs to artists to superstars ... what many of them are looking for is a way to express their lifestyle and individuality.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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Young creatives between the ages of 14 and 30, from all backgrounds and identities, are encouraged to present original works that reflect on environmental and social challenges facing the planet.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
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Conservative play became the club’s identity, which clashed with its original ethos.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Since the dawn of streaming, independent artists and labels have essentially been forced to participate alongside various streaming entities in order to survive, entities that are often funded by sources that do not align with our values.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 enhanced sanctions on any foreign entity that engaged in significant transactions in the Syrian government.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Advertisement Rutte, 58, brings an idiosyncratic mix of experience and personality to the job of saving the alliance.—
Adam Rasmi,
Time,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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The discovery marks the first time cetaceans — marine mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises — have been observed using an object as a tool to groom.—
Marlowe Starling,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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For autonomous vehicle applications, this includes labeling 3D point clouds from lidar sensors and marking objects across video frames.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The industry, which also helped Thailand become a tourist haunt for those looking to access the substance, was estimated in 2022 to hit $1.2 billion by 2025.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The report says that running away can expose children to other adverse consequences like human trafficking, involvement with the criminal justice system, substance use and falling behind in school.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Now, in the court’s final order, while the defense may cross-examine law enforcement on investigating and ruling out other leads, they are not permitted to ask about specific individuals as potential alternate perpetrators.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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Access to public water is even more essential for unhoused individuals and communities without the disposable income to purchase bottled water — and for many reasons that shouldn’t be their only option.—
Rachel Bustamante,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2025
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The veil between your subconscious and physical reality is thin, Virgo.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In the cabin, high-def A.R. screens will replace windows, offering a choice of realities during flight.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2025
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Miranda is so full of possibility and adventure and what’s going to come next, and Ada is trying so hard to be that way and to fill the deep well of her sadness and her loneliness and her bereavement with things like the Temperance movement.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Every week, Bee would send out the readings for the next class, which were often how-to guides for things like makeup and hair, lip syncing, song memorizing, and choreography.—
David Mack,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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