identity

noun

ī-ˈden-tə-tē How to pronounce identity (audio)
Definition of identitynext
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 Turf houses have been seen as symbols of poverty, national identity, and sustainability. — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026 Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Once the production shifted to Louisiana, however, the project developed a more personal and distinctive visual identity. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 July 2026 This week, those plans come to fruition as James Cohan Gallery takes on a new identity as Norr Cohan, with gallery partner David Norr assuming sole ownership and leadership. — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for identity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
  1. similarity
  2. personality
  3. resemblance
  4. character
  5. sameness
  6. oneness
  7. homogeneity
Noun
  • Most scholars believe the tapestry was made in England, probably in or around Canterbury, citing similarities with illuminated manuscripts associated with monastic libraries there.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
  • These beers developed in the north near the border with Belgium and share similarities with saisons — both are considered farmhouse ales.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
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  • Fortunately, today's kitchen rugs are designed to handle real-life messes while bringing plenty of personality underfoot.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
  • Looks like the two very different personalities will have to share their grandfather’s cottage for the time being.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Definition of personality
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  • Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • This airy maxi dress bears a striking resemblance to the one Karen Allen wore in Raiders of the Lost Ark, which just happens to be one of my favorite movie costumes of all time.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
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  • Each will showcase original works from more than 30 artists reimagining iconic moments, characters and worlds from Sonic’s history, alongside artwork from SEGA’s archives.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • Thorpe’s characters are so specific, their balance of prickliness and kindness and quirk so delicate, that one wrong casting choice could ruin the whole viewing experience.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of character
Noun
  • For the brands shelling out millions, this omnipresence might just be a costly misstep, diluting their message in a sea of celebrity sameness.
    — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • As a big consumer of movies, Dunn sees a certain sameness to the storytelling that has set it and needs a big shakeup.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 29 June 2026
Definition of sameness
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  • Two Ships is thus a narrative for our time, when the aspirational vision of oneness has given way to intractable twoness.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Celebrating our oneness together!
    — ‘Pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Definition of oneness
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  • These residential areas that, in the United States, grew significantly after World War II have been heralded as the embodiment of the American Dream as well as criticized as soulless bastions of homogeneity.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026
  • On that day, however, as the interior’s darkness surrendered to moody atmospheric light, what was showcased had been developed to combat the homogeneity defining much of the current automotive market, while returning the motor car to the status of statement piece.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
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