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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
When Alexis de Tocqueville came to the United States in the early 19th century to study the political system of a nascent nation, he was struck by the depth of Americans’ individualism.
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Across 17 tracks, Amos positions herself as both conqueror and coward, exploring how the greed and individualism of modern society has allowed tech feudalists and 21st-century robber barons to make out like kings.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
But both make Arsenal a more attacking threat, with Eze’s creativity and individualism central.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Through the character of Carol, the show explores complex themes of agency, free will, and individualism in a nuanced take on a dystopian invasion narrative that resists easy answers.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Across 17 tracks, Amos positions herself as both conqueror and coward, exploring how the greed and individualism of modern society has allowed tech feudalists and 21st-century robber barons to make out like kings.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
But both make Arsenal a more attacking threat, with Eze’s creativity and individualism central.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Through the character of Carol, the show explores complex themes of agency, free will, and individualism in a nuanced take on a dystopian invasion narrative that resists easy answers.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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Folarin Balogun is now the second US player to score more than once in a World Cup match, after Bert Patenaude – who happened to score the World Cup’s first-ever hat-trick in the inaugural 1930 edition … against Paraguay, so less.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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These chic wide-leg trousers will do just the trick, made of an ultra-soft and airy fabric ideal for looking polished and cool on warm-weather travels.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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In their investigation, authorities determined the identity of the 32-year-old suspect.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The way in which Labbé explores the overlap of sports and national identities is not the only way in which The Murmuration anticipates the next few decades’ worth of history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Initially, these traits may contribute to career success.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The trait is now about the sibling instead of the child.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
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As the New York Knicks make their run through the NBA Finals, a wide range of celebrities have shown up to support the team, including model, entrepreneur and media personality Jordyn Woods, who is often spotted courtside alongside Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The Lesson Is Bigger Than Elon Strip away the personality and the takeaway outlasts the news cycle.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Next, a key characteristic of suburbs is that residents travel to the central city for work.—
Gretchen Kalwinski,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Louise Cottar believes this cultural connection is one of the defining characteristics of the camp.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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At its core, The Grauer School thrives on a student-forward approach, honoring the individuality of young learners.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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It’s gone beyond just expressing his individuality as a hyper-competitive basketball revolution.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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In contrast to their peers, who may never have heard of Elvis, the competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to embodying the king's singing voice, mannerisms and style.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Members of the community are typically assigned male at birth, occasionally intersex, and adopt traditionally feminine dress, names, pronouns, and mannerisms.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Where the movie’s true eccentricity comes in is in its combination of breezy comedy with shocking brutality and gore, perhaps most exemplified in an oddly casual moment in a morgue where Seagal and Wayans find a clue in the form of a serial number on a dead woman’s breast implant.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
5 June 2026
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Luna spends the day in the socially conscious sign of Aquarius, shifting the emotional tone toward intellect, perspective, eccentricity and detachment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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