INDIVIDUALITY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

individuality

noun

ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē

Definition of individuality

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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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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nonentity

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Recent Examples of individuality These styling tricks, whether for an in-office week, or on a lavish getaway, add dimension and individuality, proving that fashion’s enduring love affair with accessorizing is very personal. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026 Our messy, idiosyncratic individuality is the foundation of social life — and machines can’t fake it. — Nicholas A. Christakis, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 The baroque pearl necklace has become something of a cult accessory, beloved by those who want to express their individuality. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026 This immersive show moves through seven years of portraits through Oyer’s lens, capturing subjects’ raw individuality. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for individuality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality

Noun

Their individual choices were often suppressed to the demands of communal honor and state policy, revealing how women’s bodies and identities became contested territory during and after the partition.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
For some coworkers, the ability to return to work sooner may in itself be therapeutic, offering structure, identity, purposeful distraction, and a community that knew them before the loss.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of identity

Noun

Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Both entities will be overseen by independent boards that do not include Smith, who will remain chief executive emeritus.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of entity

Noun

McCusker and Marquise, the closest thing this shifting and sprawling ensemble has to main characters, are allowed barely any room to be individuals with their own motives or personalities.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Lately, that has meant reaching for effortless staples with just enough personality to keep off-duty dressing interesting.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

People, some who may have never seen drugs in their lives, thought the falling object was cocaine.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 July 2026
The structure also supports the kind of smooth, repeatable opening and closing action that many EDC enthusiasts value, whether the knife is being used for a quick package opening or carried as a tactile mechanical object throughout the day.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of object

Noun

After the fatal shooting, an FBI agent said small bags consistent with drug packaging that contained a substance resembling methamphetamine could be seen in plain view inside the vehicle.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026
In the end, the document accelerated review for some drugs and pushed the government to reschedule psychedelic substances that perform well in large clinical trials, enough to persuade Rogan and Hubbard to show for the signing.

— Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

There are numerous civic-minded and patriotic transgender individuals who might like to join an organization such as the DAR, Wilkerson said.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Because some individuals recover without needing medical care or being tested for the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite, the number of infected people in this outbreak is likely higher.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Definition of individual

Noun

Everything is my father this and my father that, none of which is doing a single thing to address the reality in front of her.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
To make this dream a reality, Love partnered with other diverse DJs, like Melika Rahimi, a Persian woman whose DJ name is Melak, and Katie Espino, a Dominican woman who goes by Localuva.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Definition of reality

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