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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
That kind of widespread trust is hard to replicate overnight, especially in places where individualism and competition often take center stage.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The film’s storyline, which blends traditional Chinese mythology with modern themes of individualism and self-determination, has resonated with audiences worldwide.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Remaining firm despite backlash As a sociologist, Reich finds the growing rejection of vaccines foreseeable given cultural shifts toward individualism and parental empowerment.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The myth of rugged individualism, or going it alone, is outdated and was never completely accurate in the first place.
—Todd Villeneuve, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The film’s storyline, which blends traditional Chinese mythology with modern themes of individualism and self-determination, has resonated with audiences worldwide.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Remaining firm despite backlash As a sociologist, Reich finds the growing rejection of vaccines foreseeable given cultural shifts toward individualism and parental empowerment.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The myth of rugged individualism, or going it alone, is outdated and was never completely accurate in the first place.
—Todd Villeneuve, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
Noun
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Turn Strong Articles Into How-To Or Best-Practice Guides One of my favorite tricks is transforming strong articles into resources that stay relevant long-term, like how-to guides or best practices.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The atmosphere would have been difficult for any Israeli physician, but for Qasem Hassan the challenge was compounded by her background and identity.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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And with the committed partnership of Telefilm Canada, those stories are reaching audiences at home and abroad, defining not just Canadian animation, but Canadian identity itself.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Really, all Morgan Plus 8s are much the same, and promise a perfectly delightful driving experience, offering the most traditional British roadster traits in a car that can easily keep up in modern traffic.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Rethinking the meaning of de-extinction Bringing back a species like the dire wolf isn’t just a matter of getting the fur right or tweaking a few visible traits.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Rarely did anyone bring to television Julia’s big, warm personality and joie de vivre, which blazed through our little black-and-white screens (before later transitioning, of course, to color).—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The way Chomet operates, the film’s personality comes across via the detailed and incredibly expressive faces, not the dialogue or its delivery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Besides searching for the likes of methane and ammonia, the characteristics of the planet's atmosphere discernible to JWST could point to which formation model – core accretion or disk instability – is the correct one, or even whether a brand new formation model is needed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Key characteristics of individuals with big egos in the workplace include: Domineering behavior.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Musically mixing East and West dispenses with regulations when crossing borders and becomes an an act of individuality and often resistance.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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But products also became more bland, predictable and stripped of individuality.—
Wolfgang Messner,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
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Blashill, 51, also has had the benefit of being an assistant on Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s staff and learning from his mannerisms on the bench and tendencies as a tactician.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Rogers embodies that transformation with finesse, capturing Betty's signature voice and mannerisms while infusing the character with contemporary depth and relatability.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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That fateful connection would snowball into a lifelong friendship and artistic partnership that thrives on curiosity, trust and unabashed eccentricity.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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Through the divination trial, the audience learns that much of Lilia’s eccentricity comes from her experience living life out of order, giving more context to moments earlier in the season, where the character would blurt out what seemed to be random statements.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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