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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Noun
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Our focus on our own ingroup makes our brains play tricks on us.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Just another one of his show-stopping tricks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, puppies are able to form dual identities at the very start of their lives—part human, part dog—in a way that wolf cubs are simply incapable of doing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The strategy also includes a reorganization designed to sharpen the identities of its 11 brands and centralize core capabilities.—
Steven Norton,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those characteristics were likely part of Hamid’s makeup early on.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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What survivors have in common Those who survive the first two years and eventually thrive tend to share a few characteristics.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Through an annual induction ceremony and year-round programming, the Hall of Fame will celebrate athletic excellence and honor the players, teams and personalities who have shaped LA sports.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Do the allusions and shout-outs to current events and personalities seem a little too close for comfort?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Järnkrok is an undersized forward who doesn’t play with any physicality — not exactly traits generally prized by Berube.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was one of the traits that stood out to the Chicago White Sox.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Part of the deal involves creating an AI version of Lame using his face, voice, and mannerisms.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2026
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In order to become a character at the parks, DeVore underwent a rigorous audition and training process in order to get the fairy's mannerisms down to a science.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The researchers concluded prevention efforts should focus on improving lifestyle habits when spending more time awake at night.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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For electric vehicles, AI will optimize battery health, charging behavior, and energy usage based on driving habits and environmental conditions.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tracking the beginning of their secret relationship through Thorpe’s 1979 trial, A Very English Scandal is a stellar lesson in how to use the miniseries format to tease out the bizarre peculiarities of real-life drama.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Caillaux, by the way, is spelled C-A-I-L-L-A-U-X for those unfamiliar with the peculiarities of French pronunciation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Individualisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualisms. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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