identities

plural of identity
as in personalities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people children begin to form their own identity by the age of two

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Recent Examples of identities These stories therefore suggest an enduring social order in which characters are better understood by their identities than by their own unique choices and circumstances. Nathaniel Moore september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025 My District 2 neighbors are making clear that concealing identities already undermines trust, strips away civil liberties and sets a dangerous precedent. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 Unlike previous years, the CNC has not revealed identities of the committee members as yet. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025 The company positions itself as creating uniquely American perspectives in fragrance, similar to how bourbon and craft beer have developed distinct American identities. Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Having to translate and code-switch between her Chinese and American identities was intrinsic to this challenge. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025 Perlstein and Vergato divided the proceeds and concealed their involvement by using personal email accounts, other corporate entities, and fake identities. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025 Almost 30 of the verdict’s 314 pages were dedicated to assessments of the bets placed by individuals, with names and links to Paqueta redacted throughout to protect identities. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025 No details have been released about the identities of the victims. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.
    Glamour, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
  • While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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  • Ned successfully recruits to the reporting team secondary characters such as Nicole from circulation, Detrick from advertising, Travis from sales, and Adelola and Adam from accounting.
    Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • For many years Disney’s parks have been home to after-hours events and seasonal parties which come at an additional cost and give guests access to special fireworks shows as well as meet and greets with rare characters.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Identities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identities. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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