as in identification
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
Motorists were stopped at a checkpoint and required to present identity cards before traveling any further.
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Recent Examples of identity card
Aside from being used to board domestic flights, the identity cards are also federally complaint and are used to enter secure federal facilities.
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
While a passport or identity card can (and frequently is) forged and tampered with, a digital identity cannot be.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Their two children have no documents, including passports or identity cards from either country.
—Time, 31 Mar. 2025
The gunmen who carried out the attack used uniforms and identity cards from the country’s National Intelligence and Security Agency to infiltrate the building.
—Stig Jarle Hansen, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2017
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Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
While a passport or identity card can (and frequently is) forged and tampered with, a digital identity cannot be.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Their two children have no documents, including passports or identity cards from either country.
—Time, 31 Mar. 2025
The gunmen who carried out the attack used uniforms and identity cards from the country’s National Intelligence and Security Agency to infiltrate the building.
—Stig Jarle Hansen, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity card
Noun
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Most Veterans Day deals require a form of veteran, military or military-dependent identification – such as a Veteran ID Card or DD214 card showing your time of service.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No evidence of data misuse was reported.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair from Amazon is lightweight enough for all-day wear, features an elastic drawcord for a personalized fit, and even includes two zip pockets to securely store important travel documents.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Applicants should bring an MLGW bill in their name, a recent pay stub, a Social Security income statement or bank statement showing direct deposit, a valid Tennessee state ID or driver’s license to verify age and address, and any disability documentation, if applicable.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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That kind of documentation—tracking symptoms, flares, fatigue and how lupus affects daily life—can help patients move the conversation beyond lab results and toward whether their current care is truly adequate.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a days-long investigation, Austin Police interviewed witnesses, some multiple times, to piece together the turn of events that led to Brianna's death.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both witnesses reported hearing a loud sound minutes after Gunter had left.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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