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as in people
a member of the human race
every individual has value
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as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence
our general concept of what constitutes a chair is based on our experience with many individuals that were called chairs
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Recent Examples of individuals
That could mean the AI itself seizing power, autocratic states using it for repression, or individuals creating bioweapons.
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semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Badly in Love brings together societal outcasts — individuals who have lived beyond conventional rules and etiquette — in search of love and redemption.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The identities of the four individuals have not yet been released.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Regarding what individuals can do, don’t underestimate the power of discussing these important issues with your peers, Bulletin scientists said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
For Harris, the political scientist, there will always be individuals who try to justify or make excuses for a shooting like the killing of Pretti in Minneapolis.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The two individuals are believed to have been attempting to burglarize the home.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
When institutions decide what power means, individuals can lose control of their own story—and that loss carries consequences.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Last summer, Republicans and Democrats on Oversight's Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee approved a motion to issue subpoenas to 10 individuals, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, for testimony related to their investigation into Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Badly in Love brings together societal outcasts — individuals who have lived beyond conventional rules and etiquette — in search of love and redemption.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The identities of the four individuals have not yet been released.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Regarding what individuals can do, don’t underestimate the power of discussing these important issues with your peers, Bulletin scientists said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
For Harris, the political scientist, there will always be individuals who try to justify or make excuses for a shooting like the killing of Pretti in Minneapolis.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The two individuals are believed to have been attempting to burglarize the home.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
When institutions decide what power means, individuals can lose control of their own story—and that loss carries consequences.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Last summer, Republicans and Democrats on Oversight's Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee approved a motion to issue subpoenas to 10 individuals, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, for testimony related to their investigation into Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
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Wexner and his charitable entities have given more than $200 million to Ohio State, his alma mater, which has, in turn, honored him through the naming of its football facility, medical center and the Wexner Center for Arts.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The state high court adopted the now-familiar ABC test hiring entities generally must meet to classify a worker as an independent contractor.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Videos that have come out of Iran via Starlink satellite dishes and other means show men likely belonging to its forces shooting and beating protesters.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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And what’s really interesting is not only does Hemingway cite the Spanish American War writers as an inspiration, but some famous literary, Hard Boiled writers like James and Kane cite those guys as their inspirations.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s trickled down to the regular professional player, to guys ranked 40 or 50 in the world.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Decorative accents like pottery, tabletop objects, and sculptural decor add personality and a sense of craftsmanship without overwhelming a space, helping rooms feel personal and thoughtfully assembled.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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PrimeSense, Maizels' prior startup, developed technology that allowed sensors to detect the distance between objects, and was integrated into Apple's Face ID sensor starting in 2017.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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My grandfathers had both been miners whose early deaths owed much to their working lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the city of Detroit's request, EPA assisted in investigating and removing the hazardous substances.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Investigators are still processing the scene and investigating the materials that were found inside, including whether they may have been mixed with other substances, but Modica said investigators believe the energetic powder sparked the explosion.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Groundhogs are generally solitary creatures that emerge in midwinter to find a mate.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The clip ends with the couple paddling away, clearly shaken but unharmed and newly aware of just how small they are compared to one of the ocean’s largest creatures.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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