as in document
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
As we waited in the security line, the officer told us to have our ID cards ready.
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Recent Examples of ID card
The island is owned by the federal government and is not open to the general public, so escorts or specific government ID cards are required for visitors.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Many locals hold dual or triple identities, carrying Peruvian ID cards alongside those from Colombia and Brazil.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The digital ID card, which can be kept on a smartphone, would include a holder’s name, residency status, date of birth and nationality.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Plus, add the extra time at polling stations to check our ID card.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Many locals hold dual or triple identities, carrying Peruvian ID cards alongside those from Colombia and Brazil.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The digital ID card, which can be kept on a smartphone, would include a holder’s name, residency status, date of birth and nationality.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Plus, add the extra time at polling stations to check our ID card.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID card
Noun
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Charging documents alleged Lillig fraudulently activated 436 Visa gift cards worth about $155,000 over the five years.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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The palazzo’s library contains vast archives with ledgers, documents and correspondence to and from merchants, agents and buyers across the world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Borrowers should focus on keeping their loans in good standing with consistent payments and maintaining documentation and payment history, said Ken Ruggiero, chief executive of lender Ascent.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Navy’s Combat Art Program is an enduring component of military operational documentation and heritage that should be appreciated.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most Veterans Day deals require a form of veteran, military or military-dependent identification – such as a Veteran ID Card or DD214 card showing your time of service.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So does a scene in which a nonverbal, neurodivergent member of the community named Ghazal (Bartley Booz) eats a piece of paper that’s probably Peter’s suicide note.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%20card. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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