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
Her interlocutors, who come from other nations and cultural backgrounds, can also listen to Carol’s stubborn insistence on individualism and gently undermine her blinkered American assumption.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Taking potshots at groupthink has become especially popular on the political right, where rugged individualism is beloved and elite consensus makers are not.
—David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
The America that grew on rugged individualism and the thought that working hard is the only way to succeed in life got increasingly uncomfortable with such a large population accepting money from the government for doing nothing.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The mix of private-property culture, individualism, and the country’s fragmented zoning laws creates ideal conditions for personal grudges to solidify into real estate.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Taking potshots at groupthink has become especially popular on the political right, where rugged individualism is beloved and elite consensus makers are not.
—David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
The America that grew on rugged individualism and the thought that working hard is the only way to succeed in life got increasingly uncomfortable with such a large population accepting money from the government for doing nothing.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The mix of private-property culture, individualism, and the country’s fragmented zoning laws creates ideal conditions for personal grudges to solidify into real estate.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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This dish will do the trick with crispy chicken and fresh zucchini tossed in a tender linguine with a robust lemon flavor.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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But even an invitation to hang out again, perhaps paired with a gift card to a local lunch spot, could do the trick.—
Mandy Len Catron,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sensory design has played an enormous role in developing this new identity for the bathroom, and the 2026 NKBA Bath Trends Report shows that numerous sensory trends are expected to continue gaining mainstream traction.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Police have not released name or identity of the man suspected shooting Patterson and his roommate.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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By examining liver cells as the disease progressed, researchers saw that healthy liver functions slowly shut down and survival traits took over.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Louisville transfer features the size (6-6, 325), length and explosive traits NFL defensive coordinators covet and QBs usually lose sleep over.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of his life, Reagan worked as a clothing salesman, actor, radio personality, author, and political commentator.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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But his personality is different.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s no single definition in our modern times, but experts generally agree on a few characteristics.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Statement accessories, particularly brooches, add a touch of drama and individuality while remaining versatile enough to anchor jackets, dresses, or even scarves.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Getting plants from in-person plant swaps, neighborhood plant sales, and collectors’ groups on social media reclaims individuality.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The technology will only get more polished, the mannerisms more finely calibrated, the over-all effect more persuasive.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Not just losing the height, but the mannerisms.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Every genius needs their eccentricities.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lovers of maximalist eccentricity have reclaimed the word and redefined it in a more positive tone.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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