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
Some cross-cultural psychologists point to Eastern collectivism and Western individualism to explain such results, but Frank remains agnostic.
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Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2025
Crowds came to see the automaton chess player for reasons ranging from the simple desire for entertainment to a more complex engagement with early nineteenth-century ideas of individualism and agency.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
For a place that prizes rugged individualism and the rural way of life, the roles of manufacturing, cities and suburbs — and the federal dollars that helped all this happen — is often ignored.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Unique in its explorations of anarchy, capitalism, and individualism, The Dispossessed deserved each one of its many awards, and is an undeniable cornerstone for the genre.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2025
Crowds came to see the automaton chess player for reasons ranging from the simple desire for entertainment to a more complex engagement with early nineteenth-century ideas of individualism and agency.
—Betsy Golden Kellem, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025
For a place that prizes rugged individualism and the rural way of life, the roles of manufacturing, cities and suburbs — and the federal dollars that helped all this happen — is often ignored.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Unique in its explorations of anarchy, capitalism, and individualism, The Dispossessed deserved each one of its many awards, and is an undeniable cornerstone for the genre.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
Noun
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Thus, Last Rites tries a new trick, with the doll growing in size and chasing Judy down a hallway, in a sequence that is strangely reminiscent of Five Nights At Freddy's.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Chilean-American actress and singer did not reveal the age of her child or the identity of the father.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The episode made lots of people on Merseyside conclude FSG cared only about its asset, rather than the club’s place in the community that underpins their identity.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those traits all kind of culminated in me joining the Kansas City Defender around the time of the protests.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the personalities of Chesley’s siblings — her surviving twin sister Chatham, and twin boys Chance and Cheston, who all turned three on July 28 — have flourished.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Changeability is the unique characteristic of women.—
Clifford Coonan,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Hanky Panky, this collection reinforces a brand ethos focused on inclusivity, comfort and individuality across diverse body types.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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After two years of working together and being inspired by each other and their respective circles, a group of friends banded together and formed The Collective to put on a menswear presentation that creates harmony out of individuality.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Aside from the physical talent and mannerisms, his toughness, energy and command of how to play the position are reasons to be optimistic about his projection.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
19 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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To test a new idea, Lovell’s team built a model where eccentricity varies with distance from Fomalhaut.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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When the Daltons accept their new friends' invitation to spend a weekend at their secluded farmhouse in the English countryside, what initially seems like eccentricity begins to reveal a dark and dangerous secret that threatens everyone involved.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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