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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 underneath, this micro-budget B movie is a jaundiced lament for the death of American individualism.
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Time,
10 June 2026
Today’s young generation is looking to enhance their skills, apply their creativity and apply their individualism.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
That was the way I was raised, also with the idea of rugged individualism.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 May 2026
That type of self-reliance and rugged individualism — as different as everybody is, most Americans have some belief in that idea.
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Charley Crockett,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for individualism
Time,
10 June 2026
Today’s young generation is looking to enhance their skills, apply their creativity and apply their individualism.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
That was the way I was raised, also with the idea of rugged individualism.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 May 2026
That type of self-reliance and rugged individualism — as different as everybody is, most Americans have some belief in that idea.
—
Charley Crockett,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for individualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.
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Now, as heat waves wash over cities from London to Palm Springs, people are embracing this tried-and-true trick with the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad.
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Since its inception, social media has been a proving ground for tween fashion and identity, offering under-16s a digital canvas to experiment with their style and form online cliques around niche interests.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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Caretakers manage breeding programs to preserve their distinctive traits, including their long horns and rich brown coloring, a shade associated with royalty, maturity and stability.
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The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
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The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
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Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
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For example, the experienced representative knew from past cases that when the customer had three particular characteristics, the usual answer would be wrong.
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These are the shows that capture our post-9/11 paranoia through science fiction, or the fear of economic collapse through the zombie apocalypse, or our obsession with individuality through 1960s advertising.
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Prada also praised Transform Project’s exploration of different fashion styles that unveil their individuality.
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
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His behavior, his voice, his accent, his physical mannerisms, everything was so particular to him, but also to New York at a certain time, and in a certain kind of crowd.
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Director Craig Gillespie — whose impressive filmography has included I Tonya, Lars & The Real Girl, Pam & Tommy and Cruella — has proved to be a master at letting characters breathe in all their eccentricity.
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The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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