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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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualisms
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From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026 -
On a recent thread on the r/GLP1microdosing subreddit, women shared their tips and tricks for hiding medication from their partners.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Building on the 1986 graphic novel series by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, it is presciently set in an alternate present in which police officers wear masks to hide their identities.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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There are 10 restaurants at The Breakers, which includes two eateries that are a bike ride away, each with their own distinct personalities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Americans no longer turn to TV and newspapers as their primary source of news, instead turning to online opinion personalities and comedians, particularly those on the right, gaining steam among people who voted in the last presidential election.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The projection is tricky because the body type is so unusual, but the movement traits and disruptive flashes are worth a long look.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Miami’s staff views Ford’s power, foot speed and character as positive traits.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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His demeanor, stories and mannerisms calling the game were like Scully.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The starting point for Castro’s character is donning the olive-green uniform, the cap, sporting the beard and developing the mannerisms Cubans know from his multi-hour speeches.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves into Cancer, your attention shifts to spending, priorities, and the habits tied to both.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Reinsdorf noted the peculiarities of the prior hiring process, which took place in March 2020 in the early throes of the COVID-19 pandemic with a limited ability to hold meetings and communicate remotely.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Individualisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualisms. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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