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
China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
In order to embolden and support his organization, bin Laden often videotaped himself with messages aimed at his target audience, established training centers in Afghanistan, had an expansive funding network that included wealthy individuals, couriers, mosques and other complex ways to raise funds.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Yes, the bottles in this auction are aimed at high net worth individuals, not the everyday whisky drinker.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Mason reiterated on Thursday that those individuals have since faced undue harassment and threats, and urged the public to be patient with the investigative process.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
In order to embolden and support his organization, bin Laden often videotaped himself with messages aimed at his target audience, established training centers in Afghanistan, had an expansive funding network that included wealthy individuals, couriers, mosques and other complex ways to raise funds.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Yes, the bottles in this auction are aimed at high net worth individuals, not the everyday whisky drinker.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Mason reiterated on Thursday that those individuals have since faced undue harassment and threats, and urged the public to be patient with the investigative process.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
Noun
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Two million dollars of the funds used to protect Okefenokee came from the Holdfast Collective, a group of nonprofit entities that since 2022 has donated the profits generated by Patagonia to nonprofit groups fighting climate change.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, customers discovered that their formerly frisky bots had turned frigid, some morphing into befuddled entities who seemed to be suffering from brain injuries.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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And that advice proved useful in the coming years, especially after a growth spurt gave the teenager the physical attributes to deal with the kicks and elbows that came from playing against men often twice his age.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The busload of men and women who arrived that day in September 2018, like the others before and after, came with hopes of creating better lives for themselves and their families.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some other guys asked him to get hats for them too.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Attacks on such civilian objects as schools also dramatically increased the vulnerability of children.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest problems with the royal family is that there are too many people involved in their day-to-day lives.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After Sheen started misusing substances, Cryer noticed Sheen’s razor-sharp performance slipping on the CBS comedy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of inhaling just burning vegetation, wildland firefighters are increasingly exposed to hazardous and carcinogenic substances, Rahn said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the end, the Viking landers found no creatures, and biological experiments proved inconclusive.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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The creatures prefer large, dense areas in the woods and wetlands.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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