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
While each actor has his own highlights of interpreting the sweeping script, the third-person narrative ensures that individuality is not the most critical aspect of the storytelling.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
And embracing that individuality, Vahia says, is the real art of geriatric medicine and aging well.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Instead, the designer says it’s being used as art that reflects the individuality of the people who live in the space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
And Liu is not only Olympian showcasing individuality and expression during the Winter Games.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
And embracing that individuality, Vahia says, is the real art of geriatric medicine and aging well.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Instead, the designer says it’s being used as art that reflects the individuality of the people who live in the space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
And Liu is not only Olympian showcasing individuality and expression during the Winter Games.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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But some experts say Iranians with government ties don’t need to risk border crossings and have access to fake identities.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That consistency became woven into ENHYPEN’s identity — which is part of why this departure registers as more than a personnel shift for fans who were there from the beginning.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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In Sparks of Hope, Mario and his friends join forces with their Rabbid counterparts to defeat an evil entity named Cursa, who wants to consume Sparks and spread a debilitating matter called Darkmess throughout the universe.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the letter, the groups — including the Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and NextGen California — called for the state to set stricter limits on how much covered entities can emit under the program.—
Chaewon Chung
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, my sisters and I have struggled through clashing personalities, intense disagreements and wonky power dynamics.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The books also reflect elements of Grace's personality.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Balat then dropped a second object near some police officers and tried to run, but he was tackled and arrested, according to a court complaint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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And just as a computer eventually morphed into a physical object with a circuit board and chips, another evolution is now underway.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court of California then unanimously ruled last August that the lower court should not have applied this standard and must delve more deeply into the substance of the arguments.—
Malena Carollo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Police are investigating it as an overdose, spurned by the mistaken purchase of fentanyl instead of a different white powdery substance.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Of the 3,428 names on Forbes' list, three individuals and families in the Pittsburgh area were included on the list.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fourteen Angelenos have qualified to run for mayor, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the harsh reality is that there were several WBC teams overmatched in their respective pools.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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