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
Without regulatory limits, another possible recourse for consumers is to take the matter into their own hands, by obscuring their identity and limiting profiling by sellers.
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George Slover, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
The film’s non-linear timeline and multiple-protagonist structure offer a rich tapestry of interwoven narratives, each exploring the universal theme of identity and resilience.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Users, meanwhile, are devising ways to get around the barriers without giving up their identities.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Only a regional agreement with strong international backing that ultimately yields a viable two-state solution can preserve Israel’s security and Jewish-democratic identity, end the cycle of violence, and transform the Middle East from a battlefield into a zone of cooperation.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
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George Slover, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
The film’s non-linear timeline and multiple-protagonist structure offer a rich tapestry of interwoven narratives, each exploring the universal theme of identity and resilience.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Users, meanwhile, are devising ways to get around the barriers without giving up their identities.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Only a regional agreement with strong international backing that ultimately yields a viable two-state solution can preserve Israel’s security and Jewish-democratic identity, end the cycle of violence, and transform the Middle East from a battlefield into a zone of cooperation.
—Ami Ayalon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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In addition to similarities in appearance, the young cowbirds are drawn to the chattering noises of adult female cowbirds (read more here).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The character or genre might have some similarities, but there’s a different crew, different cast and just different situations.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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Their relationships and personalities come through on-screen.—
Scott Greenstone,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clarkson has also been open about her daughter's independent personality.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Gomez has appeared on two episodes of the show as her character, Alex Russo.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But visual effects provided the heavy lifting where the team, overseen by VFX supervisor Tom Turnbull, filled the sky with CG unkindness and mapped the chaos to characters fighting for their life.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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The hero image from magazine’s most recent issue bears an uncanny resemblance to the now former editor-in-chief’s first cover at the helm of American Vogue.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The violent scene the world watched in those videos bears little resemblance to the violence Cincinnati police officers most often encounter on patrol, and the rhetoric on social media about soaring crime rates and rampaging mobs doesn’t reflect short- or long-term trends in the city’s crime data.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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In a sea of sameness, your personal brand is the differentiator that makes people pause.—
King Holder,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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In a market flooded with uniformity, a culture hellbent on sameness, and a luxury space increasingly shaped by dupes, secondhand finds, and super fakes, working with an artist can be a refreshing alternative, making the object feel less like a purchase and more like an heirloom.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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This privacy and oneness with the deep blue feels very VIP yacht—and this sporty skort is excellent to wear over swimwear with its quick-drying fabric.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 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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City morphed into this shape plenty in attacking during 2022-23 (when John Stones would move from centre-back into midfield), but generally there has been a homogeneity of 4-3-3 among the league’s best.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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Over time, this narrows the talent pool and can reinforce homogeneity across teams.—
Stanislava Tarasiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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