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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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
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Recent Examples of individuality
Then, in 2003, the Canadian social activist Conrad Schmidt reportedly organized Naked Bike Rides for artists to protest against war and oil dependency and to celebrate the power and individuality of the human body.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Miu Miu has tapped a multidisciplinary cast for its fall 2025 campaign which is all about the expression of individuality and the exploration of femininity — in sync with founder Miuccia Prada’s vision for the brand.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
What stood out from the show was how much each of the girls’ individuality shone throughout the performances.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
But if fashion is about creative expression and individuality, particularly in the context of couture — which represents the highest level of customization and artistry — should more people be completing their outfits this way?
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Miu Miu has tapped a multidisciplinary cast for its fall 2025 campaign which is all about the expression of individuality and the exploration of femininity — in sync with founder Miuccia Prada’s vision for the brand.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
What stood out from the show was how much each of the girls’ individuality shone throughout the performances.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
But if fashion is about creative expression and individuality, particularly in the context of couture — which represents the highest level of customization and artistry — should more people be completing their outfits this way?
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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Because of blood revenge, there were not many men left, so then a girl was chosen to carry on a male identity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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All different types of people, including people like me, who were struggling with their identity.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Orange County isn’t the only entity benefitting from the popularity of Universal’s fourth theme park, which has been six years in the making.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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That speculation quickly gained traction after the federal government stripped funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting last month — the CPB being the entity that funnels federal money to NPR and PBS stations nationwide.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Their relationships and personalities come through on-screen.—
Scott Greenstone,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Do all managers lead the same way—or is your culture dependent on personality?—
Leyda Lazo,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The illusion comes from how our brains interpret visual cues, especially when comparing the moon to nearby objects like trees or buildings.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Another spectator was reportedly hit by the object.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Mike’s mental health struggles, and potentially his substance abuse, have contributed to a narrative that’s isolating him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But a White House executive order last month seeks to bring back the old model, directing federal agencies to end funding for organizations that offer housing to people without first requiring treatment for substance abuse or serious mental illnesses.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The records show that collectively, the 24 individuals spent 10 days, 14 hours and 9 minutes behind bars from May 23 to June 23.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The negative consequences of this content go well beyond the individuals misquoted.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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The list included reality show veterans, such as Survivor's Rob Cesternino, Yam Yam Arocho, and Natalie Anderson (who was also on The Amazing Race), plus Monét X Change from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Kristen Kish from Top Chef, The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood, along with athletes, actors, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In this liminal space between reality and the afterlife, Frida bargains with la Catrina, an alluring female embodiment of death popular in Mexican culture.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Finding your community via identity is one thing, but some clubs go even more niche and have combined two different cultures—the Jewish one and the culture of cannabis.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly expressed his growing frustration that Putin says one thing, but then does another.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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