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 There was something about the simple individualism of this turnaround, the way the long complicated game was reduced to one tired man, his will, his execution, that gave it a comic-book hero feel. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Community rather than gonzo individualism will likely be the key to survival. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for individualism

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Noun

Coker — a wide receiver — was asked to run a trick play and play QB for a moment.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick during Chelsea’s 6-4 pre-season victory over Western Sydney Warriors on July 28.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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Their individual choices were often suppressed to the demands of communal honor and state policy, revealing how women’s bodies and identities became contested territory during and after the partition.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
For some coworkers, the ability to return to work sooner may in itself be therapeutic, offering structure, identity, purposeful distraction, and a community that knew them before the loss.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of identity

Noun

McCusker and Marquise, the closest thing this shifting and sprawling ensemble has to main characters, are allowed barely any room to be individuals with their own motives or personalities.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Lately, that has meant reaching for effortless staples with just enough personality to keep off-duty dressing interesting.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

Additionally, the breast cancer characteristics of some participants were unknown, which may have affected the data.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The companies will assess the batteries’ performance, reliability, safety, and charging characteristics under everyday driving conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

At a time when many luxury groups are working to standardize experiences across global portfolios, Maybourne continues to fiercely protect the individuality of each property.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
For many people, body art is a meaningful way to commemorate a milestone, honor a loved one of simply express their individuality.

— Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of individuality

Noun

What the audience witnesses is not a flashback, but rather the mannerisms of a person recounting an experience, the reaction of the person listening, and the distance between the two.

— Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026
Modi’s gestures, pauses and mannerisms have been turned into viral edits that turn his own words into political jokes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 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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