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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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.
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Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Candace Buckner, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualities
Noun
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The identities of the most recent ones were not released.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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When a crash happens, local law enforcement fill out accident reports that document the location, identities of the drivers and companies involved.—
Willoughby Mariano,
ProPublica,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to Instagram, Facebook, or their affiliated entities.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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After years of struggling to eke out consistent profits, the firm even announced plans last year to split itself into two separate entities before Paramount’s bid.—
Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Those keen on his appointment may well hope his approach to managing the squad’s difficult personalities can unlock a more effective way of motivating Madrid’s galacticos to put in the hard yards.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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One by one, many of the network’s most prominent on-air personalities have made their displeasure known, sinking morale among the rank-and-file and prompting leaks and internal frustration.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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Other teams of astronomers have looked for clues about the movements of giant planets in the orbits of asteroids and other small objects, studying them like footprints to reconstruct how they might have been pushed or pulled into their current orbits by the gravity of giant planets on the move.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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My defense and my rebounding are two things that are extremely, extremely important to me.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The ingestion of substances was just astronomical.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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It’s widely considered one of the world’s most addictive substances — yet influencers are pitching nicotine as a wellness tool.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Any institution that fails to understand Tijuana, Baja California, border commerce, bilingual labor markets, immigration realities, environmental interdependence and cross-border health issues is not worthy of the site.—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The positive impacts of your escape from daily realities are doubled.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Those who stand out are individuals who can pair that functional expertise with emotional intelligence and relationship building.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Individualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualities. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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