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
All the sauces really kinda have that same body flavor, almost texture profile, with each spot just having their own individual identity to it.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The film follows Kenji Onishi, a young person who dreams of becoming an idol but struggles with identity under society’s judgmental gaze.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
At the same time, 20 games into the season, the Gators have established a track record and an identity, while revealing their warts.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
There are many people whose appearance doesn’t match their identity.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The film follows Kenji Onishi, a young person who dreams of becoming an idol but struggles with identity under society’s judgmental gaze.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
At the same time, 20 games into the season, the Gators have established a track record and an identity, while revealing their warts.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
There are many people whose appearance doesn’t match their identity.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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Interestingly, another basin recently discovered in Gabii showed structural similarities, leading archaeologists to hypothesize that these pools may have served a sacred purpose.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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But despite surface-level similarities, the 2026 system is not expected to match the 2021 storm in strength or staying power, experts say.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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It was once said, for instance, that Disney’s cast members — staff, in park parlance — would be able to recognize if someone’s personality leaned resistance, First Order or rogue.—
Todd Martens,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The siblings have different personalities, according to their keepers; Xiao Xiao is timid while his sister Lei Lei is fearless and adapts to changes quickly.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The two main female characters, Avril Incandenza and Joelle van Dyne, both happen to be gorgeous.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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They are balanced by just enough sweetness to offset the inherent salty character of the black beans, and infinitely complex.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the early going, the Gophers bore little resemblance to the team outscored by 25 points in the second half in the loss to Nebraska.—
Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite their resemblance to deer, they aren’t closely related at all.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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To really have something special within the brain-killing visual sameness of South Florida, keep the trees and dump the cars.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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For years, Burlando tried to make peace with standing out in a world that often celebrates sameness, particularly online.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Survivors who felt their suffering was shared reported a stronger sense of oneness, with those groups.—
Claire White,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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Explore oneness with community, but don’t force anything.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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If eligibility was limited to four years and affected by time playing in junior colleges and overseas, athletes would have a more restricted window of eligibility, giving them less time to move between schools, which would create more homogeneity in age and maturity and a more level playing field.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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This was jointness as it was meant to function—not homogeneity, not equal participation for its own sake, but integration under competent air domain leadership.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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