Synonyms of identity

identity

noun

ī-ˈden-tə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similarity
• identicalness
• resemblance
• sameness
• oneness
• homogeneity
• equality
• equivalence
• homology
• homogeneousness
• selfsameness
• accordance
• likeness
• conformity
• agreement
• correspondence
• congruity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difference
• change
• variation
• alteration
• disparity
• modification
• discrepancy
• individuality
• disagreement
• dissimilarity
• uniqueness
• distinctiveness
• separation
• separateness
• distinction
• distinctness
• unlikeness
• divergence
• deviance
• disparateness
• variance
• contrast
• incompatibility
• unusualness
• exoticness
• incongruity
• incongruence
• incongruousness

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personality
• character
• selfhood
• individuality
• individualism
• distinctiveness
• self-identity
• uniqueness
• singularity
• oneness
• separateness
• peculiarity
• idiosyncrasy
• nature
• temperament
• singleness
• humor
• independence
• disposition
• temper

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• conventionality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of identity

Some services also provide assistance if your identity is stolen. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

But her belief in the permeable and cumulative nature of identity enables Courtney to reckon with her mistakes as part of a process of learning, rather than immovable indicators of good or bad character. — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026

Without knowing the identity of the third member of Marnûkh and Arondir’s party, Celeborn strongly advises them to leave without her, then starts to make an exit himself before heading back after Marnûkh mentions Galadriel’s name. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

For all Stew’s rough edges, his lyrics are born out of the crucible of his own identity battles. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing identity

• identity card