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individualities

noun

plural of individuality
1
as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people her individuality showed through in everything she did

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2
as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence according to immanentism, God is not so much an individuality as an abstract mind or spirit that pervades the world

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Recent Examples of individualities Their identities as teammates take precedence over their individualities as complex human beings, for the greater good of the team. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualities
  1. identities
  2. entities
  3. personalities
  4. objects
  5. things
  6. substances
  7. realities
  8. individuals
Noun
  • Children whose identities aren’t directly targeted are listening too.
    — Anahi Collado, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • What consumers should know Scarpella and his neighbors did not lose money and their identities were not compromised.
    — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of identities
Noun
  • On Wednesday, local media reported that India's premier criminal investigation agency filed a case against Bhanu Tatak, the adviser to a group resisting the hydropower project, accusing her of illegally taking funds from foreign entities.
    — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
  • An audit by a local activist group of ALPRs reported that at least 290 agencies without data-sharing agreements, as well as out-of-state, federal and nongovernmental entities, had searched the Elk Grove’s Flock data since 2021.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of entities
Noun
  • Predictable personalities are easier to follow and easier to share.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sammy’s sandwiches have their own personalities, and each can stand on its own.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of personalities
Noun
  • Moreover, its ultra-low infrared emissivity suppresses thermal radiation, hiding objects from heat-seeking cameras.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In this new role, Benabadji has said he is focused on guiding Ginori’s ongoing history, which will move beyond traditional tableware into interiors, decorative objects, hospitality and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • But thankfully, Lisa Hochstein’s lingerie party sets things back on course.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your daily-life zone connects awkwardly with Uranus in your sign, increasing your appetite for novelty, movement, or a different way of doing things.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Tate McRae has so many more substances to dunk herself in, after all.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Common types include activated carbon, KDF and calcium sulfite, each targeting different substances.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of substances
Noun
  • How can an artist’s intimate experience speak to something larger, across different cultures, geographies, and lived realities?
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • My character, Jedidiah Dooley, teaches Malcolm’s character the harsh realities of the Old West.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of realities
Noun
  • On professional networks, individuals present a polished version of their careers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The extraordinary individuals our country has given rise to throughout history, from art and architecture to design, fashion and entrepreneurship, are proof of this.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Individualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualities. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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