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
These parks need an identity that resonates.
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Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The organization’s sustainability efforts are part of a public story about whether a global entertainment business can align a high-performance identity with changing expectations about climate responsibility.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Shareef said the identities of the two recovered divers are pending autopsies.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The organization’s sustainability efforts are part of a public story about whether a global entertainment business can align a high-performance identity with changing expectations about climate responsibility.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Shareef said the identities of the two recovered divers are pending autopsies.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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The similarities continued in the third period when Quinn scored the Sabres’ sixth goal on a power play, just as Demidov did in Game 5.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The similarities to the book end there — at least on the surface.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The spinoff will feature Beth Dutton riding horses more frequently, a change from her character's past trauma.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The pattern, named for its resemblance to the Greek letter Ω in the jet stream, is slowing the typical west-to-east movement of weather systems.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The North American Nebula shines to the lower left of Deneb, named for its resemblance to the North American continent, while the 120-light-year-wide supernova remnant known as the Cygnus Loop glows closer to the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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More generally, showing how culturally in tune a company is can be a differentiator at a time when sameness and ease are prominent in beauty.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 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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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 21 May. 2026.
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