1
as in similarity
the state of being exactly alike
although the covers of the two paperback editions of the novel are different, there's a complete identity in the texts
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2
as in personality
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 identity
Others chimed in with their own humorous mistaken animal identity experiences.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 May 2025
The app, based on the same technology as the EU Digital Wallet, can be implemented by the Member States and then used by online service providers to verify if the user is over 18 without revealing further identity information, thus fully respecting their privacy.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Art has always been an essential part of Zegna’s identity.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The king said that among the priorities for the government is protection of the French language and Quebec culture, which are at the heart of Canadian identity.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 May 2025
The app, based on the same technology as the EU Digital Wallet, can be implemented by the Member States and then used by online service providers to verify if the user is over 18 without revealing further identity information, thus fully respecting their privacy.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Art has always been an essential part of Zegna’s identity.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The king said that among the priorities for the government is protection of the French language and Quebec culture, which are at the heart of Canadian identity.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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On a recording of The Zach Lowe show this week, Lowe, a national NBA analyst, pointed out the similarities between an offensive possession the Timberwolves produced in the first quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 and what San Antonio did in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, also in Oklahoma City.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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Earlier this year, a U.K. appeals court ruled in favor of Thatchers, a cider company, which sued Aldi over design similarities in the packaging of its lemon cider.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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For one final time, there is cause to raise a glass to a character who, for better and worse, is the club’s player of the season.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The prospect of playing a character closer to home calls to them.—
Peyton Dix,
Them.,
27 May 2025
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For a royal family that has often been criticized for being out of touch, this is a great look, and proof that perhaps William’s resemblance to his mother goes beyond his features.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2025
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New York’s start bears resemblance to the 2023 Aces.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The strength of this composite lies not in sameness, but in synthesis—preserving data in its raw state and still finding ways to reconcile it into order.—
Lewis Wynne-Jones,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Getty Images The red carpet can often feel like a sea of sameness, so big, bold moves like Pugh's are always a pleasant surprise.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
23 Apr. 2025
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Several times, as another musician plays, Monk stands center stage and spins in place, in febrile oneness with the music.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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Without succumbing to a sappy ending, Reza makes a strong case for valuing relationships over intellectual homogeneity — an outlook that can feel either naïve or hopeful in polarizing times.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Sourcing And Identification: Casting A Wide Net Referral-heavy hiring reinforces homogeneity.—
Rachel Baptiste, CPCC,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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