1
as in similarity
the state of being exactly alike
although the covers of the two paperback editions of the novel are different, there's a complete identity in the texts
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as in personality
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
children begin to form their own identity by the age of two
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Recent Examples of identity
With compassion and urgency, the film captures a New Orleans community’s determination to preserve its identity in the face of a disappearing homeland.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
That profile — outsider, migrant, adopted identity, ascent to the top tier — is, without much exaggeration, the story Saudi Arabia is trying to write for itself in world football.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
And the identities some partners involved in the development are hard to find.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 16 June 2026
The strands of Louis are very much rooted in identity, love and the fear of and want for love, and then grief.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 June 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
That profile — outsider, migrant, adopted identity, ascent to the top tier — is, without much exaggeration, the story Saudi Arabia is trying to write for itself in world football.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
And the identities some partners involved in the development are hard to find.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 16 June 2026
The strands of Louis are very much rooted in identity, love and the fear of and want for love, and then grief.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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Both teams are coming off opening losses, but that’s about where the similarities end.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Indeed, any similarities will help tell us how asteroids were herded around during the first few hundred million years of solar system history following the formation of the planets.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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MacFarlane knew the audience wasn’t expecting an exact resemblance but still wanted to get as close as possible.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The workspace from which Hugo runs the liberation group bears a peculiar resemblance to a movie studio.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
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The sumptuous production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson with solidarity for Cleage’s characters, provides a marvelous showcase for Woodward to slink around on Beowulf Boritt’s glamorous five-star set in costume designer Emilio Sosa’s inspired Pucci-esque outfits.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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So there actually is a familiar sameness.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Shorter episodes, punchier jokes and some relief from the sameness of the characters' energy could easily rectify the resulting stomachache.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Celebrating our oneness together!—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Founded in the 19th century in Iran, the faith centers around principles of humanity and oneness.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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These residential areas that, in the United States, grew significantly after World War II have been heralded as the embodiment of the American Dream as well as criticized as soulless bastions of homogeneity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 June 2026
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On that day, however, as the interior’s darkness surrendered to moody atmospheric light, what was showcased had been developed to combat the homogeneity defining much of the current automotive market, while returning the motor car to the status of statement piece.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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