1
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
Some cross-cultural psychologists point to Eastern collectivism and Western individualism to explain such results, but Frank remains agnostic.
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Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2025
Crowds came to see the automaton chess player for reasons ranging from the simple desire for entertainment to a more complex engagement with early nineteenth-century ideas of individualism and agency.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
For a place that prizes rugged individualism and the rural way of life, the roles of manufacturing, cities and suburbs — and the federal dollars that helped all this happen — is often ignored.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
All of these factors and their contribution to alienation can foster authoritarian beliefs and individualism.
—Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
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Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2025
Crowds came to see the automaton chess player for reasons ranging from the simple desire for entertainment to a more complex engagement with early nineteenth-century ideas of individualism and agency.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
For a place that prizes rugged individualism and the rural way of life, the roles of manufacturing, cities and suburbs — and the federal dollars that helped all this happen — is often ignored.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
All of these factors and their contribution to alienation can foster authoritarian beliefs and individualism.
—Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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So the real trick was creating a hue with blendability that people were willing to reapply.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Luray Caverns feel almost magical—complete with musical instruments built into the walls, mirror-like lakes that play tricks on your eyes, and even a wishing well tucked into the underground pathways.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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McKinsey partner Charlie Lewis identifies several core foundations including asset management, vulnerability management, and identity management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities have not publicly released his identity.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, coaches and teammates in Brooklyn praised his professionalism and defensive energy, two traits that could help him make a case for a limited role.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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So the personalities are different but the core motivations and attributes are there for all naval aviators.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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How to Decide What's Right for Your Family Most adolescents who are interested in a piercing want them as a form of self-expression and to show their individuality, says Beth Oller, MD, a family physician with Rooks County Health Center.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Radiance keeps its followers under a mass collective hypnosis, while the Pale King offers individuality, and manages to win the bugs over to his side.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Elvis star Austin Butler took forever to lose Presley’s vocal patter and mannerisms.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the physical talent and mannerisms, his toughness, energy and command of how to play the position are reasons to be optimistic about his projection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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In This is Spinal Tap fashion, DiBergi captures the band’s eccentricities and penchant for attracting bad luck at every turn.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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To test a new idea, Lovell’s team built a model where eccentricity varies with distance from Fomalhaut.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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