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
Thinking outside the box, invention, trailblazing, individuality and self-belief were not only showcased on screen in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
For Hanky Panky, this collection reinforces a brand ethos focused on inclusivity, comfort and individuality across diverse body types.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
If monocropping is bad for our food and our health, then its counterpart — monoculture — is just as bad for our brains and individuality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The concept positions denim as a blank canvas for individuality and freedom of movement.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
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Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
For Hanky Panky, this collection reinforces a brand ethos focused on inclusivity, comfort and individuality across diverse body types.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
If monocropping is bad for our food and our health, then its counterpart — monoculture — is just as bad for our brains and individuality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The concept positions denim as a blank canvas for individuality and freedom of movement.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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McKinsey partner Charlie Lewis identifies several core foundations including asset management, vulnerability management, and identity management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities have not publicly released his identity.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two million dollars of the funds used to protect Okefenokee came from the Holdfast Collective, a group of nonprofit entities that since 2022 has donated the profits generated by Patagonia to nonprofit groups fighting climate change.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, customers discovered that their formerly frisky bots had turned frigid, some morphing into befuddled entities who seemed to be suffering from brain injuries.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the personalities of Chesley’s siblings — her surviving twin sister Chatham, and twin boys Chance and Cheston, who all turned three on July 28 — have flourished.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each of the four objects — the moon, Jupiter, Castor and Pollux — will appear to be about four degrees apart.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the CSA would recognize the medical use of the substance, reducing federal restrictions on research and medical applications.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlike ordinary glues, this substance works in wet, salty, and constantly moving conditions, forming a tough bond that resists both pressure and erosion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the prince, the couple has been tuning into the political thriller Hostage — and, surprisingly, the hit reality dating show Love Is Blind.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The series has been a reality TV mainstay since 2009.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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