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Recent Examples of individualistic
But Rousseau became famous for his criticisms of the individualistic civil society born out of their thought.
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Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Aston Martin’s singular styling and pouncy performance make the Vantage S irresistible to those who value individualistic panache.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Wood feels like a great match for the project, which is widely considered to be ahead of its time because of the heroine’s individualistic and humorous character and how the novel approaches topics of class, sexuality, religion and feminism.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Public shake-ups are possible as the vibrant Sun in your 7th House of Partnership challenges individualistic Uranus in your 10th House of Career.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Right-wing wellness, like its liberal equivalent in the 2010s, exists mostly in the realm of individualistic aspiration.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
His play this season has been very good, but also very individualistic because of the nature of his game and the team’s quality.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The book has recently been reissued at what feels like a propitious moment, when modern treatments of Greek myth proliferate, many of them adapting stories about destiny and order for a chaotic and individualistic time.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Another crucial shift in people’s conception of literature came from twentieth-century Africa, Asia, and South America, where post-colonial thinkers conceptualized literature very differently—and more politically—than the individualistic European and American mind-set did.
—Vauhini Vara, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Aston Martin’s singular styling and pouncy performance make the Vantage S irresistible to those who value individualistic panache.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Wood feels like a great match for the project, which is widely considered to be ahead of its time because of the heroine’s individualistic and humorous character and how the novel approaches topics of class, sexuality, religion and feminism.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Public shake-ups are possible as the vibrant Sun in your 7th House of Partnership challenges individualistic Uranus in your 10th House of Career.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Right-wing wellness, like its liberal equivalent in the 2010s, exists mostly in the realm of individualistic aspiration.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
His play this season has been very good, but also very individualistic because of the nature of his game and the team’s quality.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The book has recently been reissued at what feels like a propitious moment, when modern treatments of Greek myth proliferate, many of them adapting stories about destiny and order for a chaotic and individualistic time.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Another crucial shift in people’s conception of literature came from twentieth-century Africa, Asia, and South America, where post-colonial thinkers conceptualized literature very differently—and more politically—than the individualistic European and American mind-set did.
—Vauhini Vara, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualistic
Adjective
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The merger underscores the challenging marketplace for independent studios.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Due to its open-source, unrestricted, and autonomous operating features, the project quickly spread after its release and has been regarded as one of the most accessible AI agent projects.—
,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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That effort triggered its escalating feud with Anthropic PBC, which sought guardrails on using its technology for domestic surveillance and in fully autonomous weapons.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An invitation to dine à deux with Greta Garbo would have left me indifferent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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When her car is stolen and impounded, Amanda is thrust into a relentless legal battle against an indifferent system.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The public better wake up, because the creativity of the MTA, and Hochul’s gouging of a disinterested and unwise public, have no limits.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite its name, detachment dating is not about caring less or acting disinterested.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, the Chinese are not impartial.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
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Our reviews are impartial and our opinions are our own.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Only 43 percent of respondents think the charges against Trump will be adjudicated fairly by a neutral judge and an unprejudiced jury.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2023
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Bheem’s courtship of the governor’s unprejudiced niece (a charming Oliva Morris), which provides some comic relief, not that anything in the film is really meant to be taken seriously.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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But levying strict discipline has so far been football’s most visible attempt to ensure the competition on the field is fair and uninfluenced, a key to maintaining consumer confidence.—
Emmanuel Morgan,
New York Times,
1 July 2023
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Frosh said his reason for not confirming the names associated with cases under review is that the process must remain uninfluenced by grieving families or police officers.—
Jim Axelrod, Andy Bast, Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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This rating system is unbiased and objective, and takes into account cost, coverage, company reputation and services.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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That argument assumes both have access to accurate, unbiased information — and that consistent medical advice is provided by all practitioners.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Individualistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualistic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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