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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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
Throughout the season, Idalski talked a lot about wanting Vancouver to be difficult to play against with a strong on-ice identity, much like his college team.
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Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The information was subsequently analyzed by two American volunteer researchers and a Japanese researcher, whose findings enabled the Navy to formally confirm the wreck’s identity.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Police have not released the identities of the victims pending notification of family members.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 June 2026
By the time a debt collector calls or a lender rejects your loan, an identity thief may have been using your information for months.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The information was subsequently analyzed by two American volunteer researchers and a Japanese researcher, whose findings enabled the Navy to formally confirm the wreck’s identity.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Police have not released the identities of the victims pending notification of family members.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 June 2026
By the time a debt collector calls or a lender rejects your loan, an identity thief may have been using your information for months.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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By studying past hurricanes, AI models can identify similarities with current storms and help forecasters detect important changes earlier.—
Katie Garch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Readers might have grown bored of me saying Joao Neves’ aerial anticipation and ball-winning bear an eerie similarity to peak-level N’Golo Kante, but the 21-year-old is a footballing genius.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Rather than simply borrowing inspiration from the internet, M·A·C chose to spotlight the artist behind the aesthetic, placing Esther’s artistry front and center while pairing her with one of the most talked-about young personalities in pop culture today.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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And that is something that’s a gift of his personality.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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Canfield, as proven by her work in Stereophonic, is extremely able at playing a character with a pristine, almost porcelain surface and roiling depths.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Each of their characters has their foibles but neither ever leans unlikable.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Troodos Mountains, Cyprus — Mount Olympus rises more than 1,900 meters, offering hiking and cycling in warm months and skiing in winter, plus traditional villages like Lofou that bear no resemblance to a typical Cyprus beach holiday.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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My biggest issue is not accuracy, but sameness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Because with the lack of themes and changing locations, there is a definite sameness about them.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Celebrating our oneness together!—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Founded in the 19th century in Iran, the faith centers around principles of humanity and oneness.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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While some celebrities have carved out hyper-specific senses of personal style, there has been a trend toward polished homogeneity.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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