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
The club will allow beards beginning this season for the first time in nearly 50 years, changing one of the most notable team rules in American sports in what Chisholm said was a sign of baseball’s progress in accepting individualism.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
With intentionally provocative lyrics, the song takes profane aim at the hypocrisy of anti-LGBTQ+ Christian conservatives, who refuse to respect trans people’s personhood all while applying gender individualism to an ostensibly formless, all-encompassing God.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
Infectious diseases, by nature, exploit individualism; their version of liberty is to find the unprotected, and spread more freely.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
While self-investment is important, true leadership transcends individualism.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
With intentionally provocative lyrics, the song takes profane aim at the hypocrisy of anti-LGBTQ+ Christian conservatives, who refuse to respect trans people’s personhood all while applying gender individualism to an ostensibly formless, all-encompassing God.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
Infectious diseases, by nature, exploit individualism; their version of liberty is to find the unprotected, and spread more freely.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
While self-investment is important, true leadership transcends individualism.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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Rea allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings, improving to 4-0 with another no-flash performance that did the trick.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Label tricks, regional cues and color considerations for better picking at the wine shop.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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On the one side are Autistic self-advocates, many of whom reject the idea that Autism is a disease and instead embrace it as an identity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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And then, of course, the Captain America movie had its whole own identity as well.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Just like my friends, my family and Los Angeles, Yassir benefited from this trait of mine.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Democrats are divided, with about half saying gender identity can differ from biological characteristics at birth.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Each look preserved and expressed individuality, femininity, heritage and intention.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Your heart truly transforms in the spaces that support your individuality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Rogers embodies that transformation with finesse, capturing Betty's signature voice and mannerisms while infusing the character with contemporary depth and relatability.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Bringing his signature chaotic energy, Robinson is known for his intense promos and wild ringside mannerisms.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Through the divination trial, the audience learns that much of Lilia’s eccentricity comes from her experience living life out of order, giving more context to moments earlier in the season, where the character would blurt out what seemed to be random statements.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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Lyonne forged a career by finding and later creating projects that capitalized on her undeniably intrepid personality, wrapping the roles around her eccentricities rather than conforming to what was expected of a female performer in Hollywood.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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