1
as in people
a member of the human race
every individual has value
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2
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
Swank is also the chief development officer with Job One KC, an organization providing employment opportunities and community services for individuals with disabilities.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
DeSimone said that other lawsuits filed on behalf of individuals who say they were injured by Homeland Security agents are all in their beginning stages and still being filed.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Eligible renters need to make at or below 30% of the area median income, which translates to about $2,300 for individuals and $3,300 for the breadwinners in a family of four.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Former Yale men’s hockey head coach Keith Allain told Fox News Digital that the former employee’s recollection of the pressured retirement and eventual hiring of Berdo is consistent with what he had been told by individuals within the athletics department.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
All of the building’s occupants were able to evacuate before firefighters entered, and no individuals were found during searches, the fire department said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Two individuals have been detained by police.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
DeSimone said that other lawsuits filed on behalf of individuals who say they were injured by Homeland Security agents are all in their beginning stages and still being filed.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Eligible renters need to make at or below 30% of the area median income, which translates to about $2,300 for individuals and $3,300 for the breadwinners in a family of four.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Former Yale men’s hockey head coach Keith Allain told Fox News Digital that the former employee’s recollection of the pressured retirement and eventual hiring of Berdo is consistent with what he had been told by individuals within the athletics department.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
All of the building’s occupants were able to evacuate before firefighters entered, and no individuals were found during searches, the fire department said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Two individuals have been detained by police.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
Noun
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With that in mind, many of the nation’s big media companies have tried to launch their own entities.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Because the company is based in Switzerland, it's bound by extremely strict laws regarding privacy, preventing law enforcement and other entities from accessing your files without first appearing in court to justify it.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two men spoke with disdain for Europe, and Szijjártó agreed to help in removing an Uzbek-Russian oligarch’s sister from a European sanctions list.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Within the Black community, men are more likely to be married than women, and Black women are more likely than Black men to be divorced, separated or widowed.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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And once on the other side of those things, Christy Martin began living a different kind of double life.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The implication is that she got distracted and failed to notice the most important things.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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You guys know [head coach Jerry Kill], [offensive coordinator Tim Beck] is here.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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And so, that was really fun to go through that experience with those guys.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Xcel has to be sure the lines are OK and free of branches and other objects before turning the electricity back on, Kenney said.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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She became known as an influencer in the #MomTok community, a group of women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sharing their lives on TikTok.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The right side is where your Shimano Tourney 7-speed trigger lives.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s often used for parched hands that have become extra dry during winter weather or exposure to drying substances, like soap or hand sanitizer.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The brain is protected by a complex defense system that blocks foreign substances, making treatment difficult.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The house is falling apart, bats in the fireplace, ants marching unfazed across the floor, smells of dead creatures decaying in the walls.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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