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
Additionally, puppies are able to form dual identities at the very start of their lives—part human, part dog—in a way that wolf cubs are simply incapable of doing.
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The strategy also includes a reorganization designed to sharpen the identities of its 11 brands and centralize core capabilities.
—Steven Norton, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In November, Yamagami’s mother and sister testified from behind a screen, to protect their identities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
For the moment, however, the country is mourning its thousands of dead—their precise numbers, identities, and circumstances still unclear.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Authorities did not release the identities of the three teens involved.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The identities of the people on the flight are not being released publicly at this time, pending positive identification.
—Alex Nitzberg , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
All jurors' identities were redacted in court filings.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The strategy also includes a reorganization designed to sharpen the identities of its 11 brands and centralize core capabilities.
—Steven Norton, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In November, Yamagami’s mother and sister testified from behind a screen, to protect their identities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
For the moment, however, the country is mourning its thousands of dead—their precise numbers, identities, and circumstances still unclear.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Authorities did not release the identities of the three teens involved.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
The identities of the people on the flight are not being released publicly at this time, pending positive identification.
—Alex Nitzberg , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
All jurors' identities were redacted in court filings.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identities
Noun
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Through an annual induction ceremony and year-round programming, the Hall of Fame will celebrate athletic excellence and honor the players, teams and personalities who have shaped LA sports.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Do the allusions and shout-outs to current events and personalities seem a little too close for comfort?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dim antique lighting, picture frames covering every inch of the walls, and a centralized bar filled with buzzy characters sit at the heart of a room anchored by a few coveted tables, where leaning in and brushing shoulders with a lucky counterpart is inevitable.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The last film ends with a massive cliffhanger where the fates of several key characters are not disclosed so as of now plot details and returning cast are unknown at this time.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Identities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identities. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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