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individuality

noun

ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē How to pronounce individuality (audio)
Definition of individualitynext
1
as in identity
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 entity
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 individuality The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Makeup artist Melanie Inglessis, favored by the likes of Rosamund Pike, Kirsten Dunst, and Jenna Ortega, attributes the ever-growing popularity of minimal makeup to general empowerment—women opting to own their individuality rather than cover it up. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Darren Dannelly, president and CEO of the CCK, says that individuality is central to the camp’s mission. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Digital is quicker and less prone to issues, but this project called for a variance and individuality to match the wonderful storytellers waiting for the bus. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
  1. identity
  2. entity
  3. personality
  4. object
  5. substance
  6. individual
  7. reality
  8. something
Noun
  • Tempel-Bornett said that despite the discovery of the tags, the identities of the two soldiers remain unknown.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The identity graph makes sure that signal is trustworthy, tying the usage drop to the right account and the right people.
    — Thomas Zawacki, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of identity
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
  • The liberal Yabloko party, the only registered political entity that dared to publicly criticize the war, was removed from the ballot last month by Russia’s Supreme Court, and only had a few dozen candidates in the single-seat races.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of entity
Noun
  • Predictable personalities are easier to follow and easier to share.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Yet each one of them has a personality different from every other baby ever born since there has been a world.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of personality
Noun
  • In Italy, history is visible and physical, woven into the landscape, the architecture, the objects of our daily life.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, its ultra-low infrared emissivity suppresses thermal radiation, hiding objects from heat-seeking cameras.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of object
Noun
  • Instead, the sensor could help answer practical questions in the field, such as whether an unknown substance presents a threat and what level of protective equipment may be required.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Boldenone, one of the substances at issue, has been associated with livestock-production practices and meat-contamination claims in prior anti-doping cases involving athletes competing in Colombia.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of substance
Noun
  • It’s been commonly accepted that American corporations and individuals pay for young associates with prestigious credentials an alarmingly high billable hour to complete non-legal tasks.
    — Logan Brown, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Although Iran’s leading pharmaceutical firms are not themselves under sanctions, several of the largest are connected to sanctioned charitable conglomerates or to sanctioned individuals.
    — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • Down to the Wires The stadium’s structural reality, however, tells only a fraction of the story.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Those results reflect a complicated and difficult reality in Florida’s insurance marketplace.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of reality
Noun
  • This applies universally to how 40-somethings view 50-somethings; 40-something women mostly covet 50-something men because they’ve been burned by their same-age spouses and want a grown-up.
    — Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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