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 individuality, besting yourself rather than an opponent to achieve your goals, drove the Swedish golfer as a young athlete — and to top amateur status at Louisiana State.
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The mill sees consumers prioritizing individuality, functionality, and sustainability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
Self-determination drives us to cultivate our individuality, sharpen our capabilities and forge meaningful connections.
—Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
What began as a small, rebellious project has become a global celebration of individuality, community and creative freedom.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The mill sees consumers prioritizing individuality, functionality, and sustainability.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
Self-determination drives us to cultivate our individuality, sharpen our capabilities and forge meaningful connections.
—Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
What began as a small, rebellious project has become a global celebration of individuality, community and creative freedom.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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On the one side are Autistic self-advocates, many of whom reject the idea that Autism is a disease and instead embrace it as an identity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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And then, of course, the Captain America movie had its whole own identity as well.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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The people holding top leadership positions at the charter and the third-party entity are also often the same people or are related, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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That would give the president free reign to create entities to get around transparency laws, CREW told the Supreme Court.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Wilson’s intentionality in crafting her footwear to express her style and personality—there’s a line from her New York Times bestselling book, Dear Black Girls, imprinted on the outsole of her new shoe—signals that the three-time WNBA MVP sees herself as more than a professional athlete.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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And also, the sort of exploitation that bot constructs are subjected to in this world that Martha has created meant that someone was probably going to treat it like an object at some point.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Later regressions often coincide with major developmental milestones—like crawling, standing, or understanding object permanence—as well as discomfort from teething.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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On a personal level, attorneys may suffer from strained relationships, substance abuse and even suicidal ideation.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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White bread also often contains additives like sugar and salt – substances most of us are already eating too much of.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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While there has been improvement in financial education in the country, too many individuals, particularly in underserved communities, still lack the personal guidance necessary to translate knowledge into financial well-being.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Lawmakers of both parties have expressed intense anger over the hospital funding cut, saying that individuals with mental health issues are languishing in emergency rooms and jail cells due to a shortage of psychiatric hospital beds.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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That was guiding a lot of our decision making — how to land the plane in terms of the emotional realities that were going on in the film.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The splendor of his promises for my problems depends on knowing the reality of both his promises and his power.—
H.D. McCarty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Instead of approaching them and giving them the opportunity to say mean things to you, consider trying to make friends with other girls -- girls who might like to be friends with you too.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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People take their time and there is this thing called personal boundaries.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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