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 Each of the five episodes focuses on a key precept of American culture, including individualism, free expression, and capitalism. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 American collectivism may be, as Mamdani promised, warmer than rugged individualism. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 The explosion of bachelorette parties in the three decades since mirrors what happened with weddings in general, influenced by the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, along with the rise of individualism, Montemurro says. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Community rather than gonzo individualism will likely be the key to survival. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for individualism

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Noun

The Cinderella dress that Kaitlyn Argyriou’s mother had sewn for her as a child and which Argyriou’s daughter, Avery, 4, had planned to wear trick-or-treating in Colorado Springs on Halloween.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
The tips and tricks for maintaining hosiery that used to be passed down by family and friends are in danger of being lost to time and ever-changing fashion trends.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of trick

Noun

Its identity centers on the Modified Tanto profile, pronounced geometric surfaces and visual continuity between the blade and titanium handle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
This is a historically fragmented industry, with different vendors for different kinds of services, such as firewall, threat detection, and identity.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of identity

Noun

Other soccer-like traits at Ryan Field include a very high proportion of the seats being under cover and the striking sight that what Americans across the land have come to know as the Upper Deck experience just does not exist here.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
His ability to square the ball up and not chase out of the strike zone are probably his best traits.

— Jim Bowden, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

As a talk-show host and media personality, her sometimes petulant, relentlessly flirtatious energy was a thrilling throwback to the likes of Rosie O’Donnell or Alan Carr’s chat shows.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
One aspect of Eloise’s personality that her parents and brother treasure the most is her connection with animals, from family pets to the deer and horses roaming on the ranch.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

Historically, the Grand Sport has borrowed its design characteristics from the range-topping Z06, and that’s no different this time around.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
This potentially allows the same aircraft platform to undertake different types of strike missions while carrying weapons configured for different target characteristics.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Value, access, individuality, discovery and sustainability are the key factors driving consumers to the secondhand market.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Their purpose is not to flatten emotion or eliminate individuality, but to reduce symptoms that interfere with functioning and quality of life.

— Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of individuality

Noun

Her mannerisms, comedy, music, references and cultural touchstones were influenced by the Black woman playing her.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
In a sprightly performance rife with oddball mannerisms, Gnecco gives Borges equal parts impish wisdom, earthy vulgarity and childlike wonder, rarely letting a moment’s silence go unfilled with eager chatter.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mannerism

Noun

But what’s especially interesting is the intensity with which Chad Powers approaches Gerry’s fury and eccentricities.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
The personal eccentricities of the two leads, along with their odd-couple vibe, provide most of the show’s humor, but the best reason to watch is Taylor, who shows both stars how it’s done, by stealing the show from under their feet.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of eccentricity

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