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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
But for Americans, this focus on individualism meant that when job searches failed, applicants took this as a direct reflection of their own self-worth.
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For Gen X, Joseph described a generation immersed in individualism, materialism, capitalism and consumerism.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
It’s etched into our very bedrock: a fierce individualism.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
A lot of my book is about unlearning the tenets of American work culture, that rugged individualism often translates to just being plain old lonely.
—Maris Kreizman
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For Gen X, Joseph described a generation immersed in individualism, materialism, capitalism and consumerism.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
It’s etched into our very bedrock: a fierce individualism.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
A lot of my book is about unlearning the tenets of American work culture, that rugged individualism often translates to just being plain old lonely.
—Maris Kreizman
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for individualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
Noun
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Clean sheets appeared on the bed as if by magic, a trick many high-end hotels have forgotten.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The brand recommends laying the topper flat to expand for several hours after removing it from the packaging, but shoppers note that fluffing it in the dryer before use also does the trick.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Because of blood revenge, there were not many men left, so then a girl was chosen to carry on a male identity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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All different types of people, including people like me, who were struggling with their identity.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The humor was coming from the characters and their traits.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, the analyses also revealed that some behavioral traits really are directly linked to head shape.—
Laura Baisas Aug 6,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Do all managers lead the same way—or is your culture dependent on personality?—
Leyda Lazo,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clarkson has also been open about her daughter's independent personality.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The 23-year-old plays with an individuality that sets him apart from other defenders.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Even this brief description cannot fully prepare the viewer for the zigzagging subplots and delights of Mendonça’s eccentric and affectionate ode to the movies and the Brazil of his youth—and to maintaining individuality amid abuses of power.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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And some of Anna's mannerisms when trying to calm herself in stressful situations should be recognizable to many parent viewers.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Informed of the milestone, which ranked him No. 25 among all genres of live performers — just below Dua Lipa — Maniscalco responded with his usual offstage reserve, a 180-degree departure from the outsized physicality and mannerisms of his performances.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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The eccentricity refers to how noncircular an orbit is.—
Darryl Z. Seligman,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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The play draws out the distinctiveness of the grandparents by ratcheting up their zingy eccentricities.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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