INDIVIDUALISM Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

individualism

noun

ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌli-zəm

Definition of individualism

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 In a world hellbent on celebrating individualism – selfies and influencers and likes and followers – New York won as a collective. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 Surely the tournament would be invisible in a country that had loudly discounted soccer as a sport incompatible with rugged individualism and apple pie, wouldn’t it? — Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 But underneath, this micro-budget B movie is a jaundiced lament for the death of American 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 See All Example Sentences for individualism

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Noun

Les Bleus were then a penalty shootout away from retaining it four years later when a Mbappe hat-trick improbably wasn’t enough to ensure France became the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Small styling tricks can help create movement, texture, and add visual interest—and one of those is reflexing.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of trick

Noun

Rockport’s artistic identity remains very much alive, with more than 30 galleries and the Rockport Art Association and Museum anchoring the local scene.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
The youngest members of the team have bought in to the identity general manager Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie are trying to create.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of identity

Noun

Before the pandemic, researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine typically saw adults seek ADHD evaluations after recognizing the same traits that led to their child’s diagnosis.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Performance and off-road capability are not the little SUV’s best traits.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

To produce the coverage, Telemundo deployed more than 80 on-air personalities representing every Latin American country in the tournament, generating over 700 hours of original programming across 39 days.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Ruled by the sun, this Fire sign has a big heart, a big personality… and sometimes an even bigger ego!

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

What consumer businesses actually demand from an investor The investors who have built durable track records in consumer categories tend to share a set of characteristics that look different from the profile of a successful B2B services acquirer.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
For the sunfish, the interaction could provide new insights into their anatomy and other physical characteristics.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Gaultier has been celebrating individuality since 1976, and that is striking a chord, not least today.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
These styling tricks, whether for an in-office week, or on a lavish getaway, add dimension and individuality, proving that fashion’s enduring love affair with accessorizing is very personal.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of individuality

Noun

While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.

— Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026

Definition of mannerism

Noun

How much funnier Shakespeare’s motley crew can be when we’re allowed to discover the variety of eccentricity and ludicrousness on display for ourselves.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Your unique eccentricity is your greatest asset — don’t hide it!

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of eccentricity

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