1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart
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as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation
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Recent Examples of individualism
But for Americans, this focus on individualism meant that when job searches failed, applicants took this as a direct reflection of their own self-worth.
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For Gen X, Joseph described a generation immersed in individualism, materialism, capitalism and consumerism.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
It’s etched into our very bedrock: a fierce individualism.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
A lot of my book is about unlearning the tenets of American work culture, that rugged individualism often translates to just being plain old lonely.
—Maris Kreizman
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For Gen X, Joseph described a generation immersed in individualism, materialism, capitalism and consumerism.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
It’s etched into our very bedrock: a fierce individualism.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
A lot of my book is about unlearning the tenets of American work culture, that rugged individualism often translates to just being plain old lonely.
—Maris Kreizman
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for individualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
Noun
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Covino deploys some of his favorite tricks, like observing domestic chaos or bliss from the outside looking in (or reverse), and characters performing unexpected songs in order to win over a lover.—
Katie Walsh,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Hawk – who is now 57 years old – landed the trick in June of 1999 at X Games V after trying for over a decade to land the move.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Arkansas is the only state that grants anonymity for winners on a temporary basis, with the identities of winners in the state shielded for three years.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here are four core ways your reputation as a CEO now shapes your company’s identity and performance in the marketplace.—
Raoul Davis,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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From the start, Fatah’s defining trait was armed struggle, often with scant heed to whether its victims were civilian or military.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Prior to Beetham’s diagnosis of high traits of autism, along with a PTSD score in the 99th percentile, Davis took his actions to heart.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The movie features pervasive positivity, one really cool canine, a bright comic book aesthetic and a fresh superhero landscape filled with colorful personalities.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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With a career spanning over a decade, Chiquis is a three-time Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, TV personality and entrepreneur.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The 23-year-old plays with an individuality that sets him apart from other defenders.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Even this brief description cannot fully prepare the viewer for the zigzagging subplots and delights of Mendonça’s eccentric and affectionate ode to the movies and the Brazil of his youth—and to maintaining individuality amid abuses of power.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Aside from the physical talent and mannerisms, his toughness, energy and command of how to play the position are reasons to be optimistic about his projection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Avoid judgments on their appearance, mannerisms or other unconscious biases related to personal characteristics.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Set on more than five acres, the 5,000-square-foot main residence exudes that traditional Hamptons style, but also features design touches that reflect the eccentricity of Palm Beach and the charm of the European countryside.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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An engineer at the University of Arizona's Catalina Sky Survey, David Rankin, said recent estimates of the object's eccentricity are about 6.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 July 2025
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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