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

The trick is to widen your view deliberately, one angle at a time, because each new angle surfaces buyers the last one missed.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Definition of trick

Noun

This plan, spearheaded by the Mohammed VI Academy and coach Nasser Larguet, modernized Moroccan football by integrating European methodologies with a national identity.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The person’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, police said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of identity

Noun

Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

Fortunately, today's kitchen rugs are designed to handle real-life messes while bringing plenty of personality underfoot.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Looks like the two very different personalities will have to share their grandfather’s cottage for the time being.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

The company specializes in flight controls engineering, simulation, and aircraft systems that help engineers validate handling characteristics before flight testing begins.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Some characteristics can, however, be defined as on the whole necessary for any beach and any mood.

— Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

This moon, however, mirrors the way the majority of the population is emotionally invested in themes of independence, individuality and the ideals surrounding the reinvention of society.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Androgynous haircuts focus on self-expression, individuality, and fluidity rather than traditional labels.

— Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 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

An American expat who has fully embraced British eccentricity and emotional opacity, Kimi Murdoch could be a Toni Collette character.

— Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
But eccentricity is only the visible tip of the vast iceberg of Vibeke’s mental health issues, and soon Karl and Rikke are conferring in low whispers about whether, and when, to slip some ground-up sleeping pills into her drink.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of eccentricity

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