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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart
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as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation
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Recent Examples of individualism
Today’s young generation is looking to enhance their skills, apply their creativity and apply their individualism.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
That was the way I was raised, also with the idea of rugged individualism.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 May 2026
That type of self-reliance and rugged individualism — as different as everybody is, most Americans have some belief in that idea.
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Charley Crockett,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Yet neither the trajectory of American culture nor that of Survivor is a simple story of individualism run amok.
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Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for individualism
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
That was the way I was raised, also with the idea of rugged individualism.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 May 2026
That type of self-reliance and rugged individualism — as different as everybody is, most Americans have some belief in that idea.
—
Charley Crockett,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Yet neither the trajectory of American culture nor that of Survivor is a simple story of individualism run amok.
—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for individualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Sora Shirai captured victory after maintaining his lead through the best trick section, while teammates Kairi Netsuke and Toa Sasaki climbed from the bottom of the leaderboard with clutch final tricks to complete a Japanese podium sweep.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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Caretakers manage breeding programs to preserve their distinctive traits, including their long horns and rich brown coloring, a shade associated with royalty, maturity and stability.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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The biggest of big media — from Amazon to Fox and Tubi to Netflix — are aggressively courting creators for deals as marketers scramble to tap into the heat around personalities who ply their trade on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and the like.
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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The game changer was a move to fermentation in stainless-steel tanks or neutral wood barrels, which imparted fewer oak characteristics to the wines.
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Lectra said sequins are up 40 percent and fringe 34 percent this spring and summer season—a signal that consumers crave escapism and individuality.
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Eau De Parfum The First A'ddct's The First is a fragrance that captures your uniqueness and individuality.
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
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His behavior, his voice, his accent, his physical mannerisms, everything was so particular to him, but also to New York at a certain time, and in a certain kind of crowd.
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The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.
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Designers embraced audacious concepts, leading to iconic cars like the Corvette and Thunderbird, alongside numerous eccentricities.
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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