1
as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart
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2
as in identities
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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Now streaming on Disney+ RoboGobo saves a scared bat and stops The Slink from haunting MetroPet Island with her tricks.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Buff Lightweight Merino Wool Neck Gaiter Another favorite from my bag of tricks, this Merino wool neck gaiter from Buff can transform, too.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Confirming travelers’ identities and their comings and goings digitally removes the need to physically stamp passports.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere during the interview, Newsom discussed California’s new state law that bans members of ICE from concealing their identities while on duty and the importance of maintaining electoral integrity.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Autism spectrum disorder, as it is officially called, is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, with a wide range of characteristics and support levels.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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This context and backdrop adorns the film with considerable energy, various colorful personalities and smartly edited archival news footage that deepens our understanding of the perilous stakes.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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But the goals, tactics and personalities pressing hands to television necks didn’t descend fully formed on January 20, 2025.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rose, for example, was picked for two fourballs matches, with his high birdie-rate and standout putting both useful traits for the format.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taxonomists are instead working to preserve a planetary memory—an archive of life—and to decode which traits help creatures adapt, migrate, or otherwise survive in a rapidly changing climate.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
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Linklater took a more aggressive directorial tack than usual, pushing Hawke to subtract any mannerisms that smacked too much of himself.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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South Park had previously skewered the far-right pundit by having Cartman adopt his mannerisms and debate style.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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For small animals such as gerbils or chinchillas, co-sleeping isn’t safe due to their size, potty habits, and tendency to chew.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to Jeffrey Gottfurcht, co-founder and CEO of Cyber Dive, a software company that enables parents to monitor their child's phone habits and history, parents shouldn't be concerned about invading their child's privacy.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Alongside Mignatti, architect Marco Lecchi coordinated construction, and is intimately familiar with the area and its peculiarities.—
Francesca Longoni,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many other aircraft types contain similar peculiarities.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Individualisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualisms. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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