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
Shanghai, where Chinese cinema first took root, hosts the festival annually as part of its identity as a UNESCO City of Film.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Rohrer was drawn to historical narratives of displacement and identity.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
That idea gives the company a sharper public identity than a clinic built for one half of the room.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Bertha Cazy said early Tuesday morning that the investigation is still underway and the identities of the two people who were killed aren't being released at this time.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Rohrer was drawn to historical narratives of displacement and identity.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
That idea gives the company a sharper public identity than a clinic built for one half of the room.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Bertha Cazy said early Tuesday morning that the investigation is still underway and the identities of the two people who were killed aren't being released at this time.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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In yet another similarity between fiction and real life, there is a lot of admiration between Anderson and Dearden.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The golden statue drew criticism over its similarities to the golden calf in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Bible.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Cameron spoke of Kilcher’s influence on the character in an interview with French YouTube channel Konbini.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The proud American blasted the heavy security presence and Chimaev’s character.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The new device bears a striking resemblance to Whoop’s health tracker, featuring a soft fabric band with a battery and sensor pack underneath.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The complaint calls the resemblance deliberate.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Higher education and professors can differentiate themselves from all this sameness by teaching at the edges of knowledge.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 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 12 May. 2026.
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