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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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
As younger consumers place increasing value on sustainability, individuality, and circularity, PS Vintage allows the brand to participate in that shift in a way that feels both relevant and authentic.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
The actors relish the pesky, droll, frequently adorable, sometimes incendiary individuality of their roles.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The award will be given to a Granite Hills High School student who exemplifies bravery, patriotism, individuality and kindness.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Today’s couples are leaning into individuality, storytelling, and subtle symbolism, turning to everything from heritage inspiration to astrology for guidance.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
The actors relish the pesky, droll, frequently adorable, sometimes incendiary individuality of their roles.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The award will be given to a Granite Hills High School student who exemplifies bravery, patriotism, individuality and kindness.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Today’s couples are leaning into individuality, storytelling, and subtle symbolism, turning to everything from heritage inspiration to astrology for guidance.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fleur tells the story of a New York housewife (Berry) who flees America and her husband of 30 years (Csokas) to reinvent herself in Paris as Fleur, an upscale escort and dominatrix carving out her own power and identity.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The case centers on Musk’s claim that OpenAI, Altman and Microsoft betrayed OpenAI's original mission as a nonprofit to benefit humanity by forming a for-profit entity in March 2019, 13 months after Musk left the OpenAI board.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Musk alleges he was duped when Altman transformed OpenAI from a nonprofit entity into a for-profit juggernaut.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Evans also allegedly assaulted his then-girlfriend with a metal object, according to investigators.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rather than offering an echoing, soulless ambiance, the interior designers—ArchFlorence—have cleverly managed to create a warm and welcoming environment, filled with art (from the owner’s formidable collection), oriental rugs, objects and curiosities, fabulous books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Five more locations are in the works throughout the county, and those kiosks are expected to be installed by the end of the year, said Seth Middleton, Jackson County Public Health’s senior program manager of substance use prevention.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to Hatters-Friedman’s research, fathers who commit filicide are more likely to have a previous history of violence, substance abuse and mental illness.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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These are among at least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research who have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting concerns whether they are connected and fueling speculation online about the possibility of nefarious activity.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Webbys will also honor a group of individuals for their outstanding work this year with Special Achievement Awards.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Facing that reality and the coming cuts, San Diego and other jurisdictions officially closed off their voucher programs to new applicants not long ago.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roseman could draft for the next few years and might not find a tight end with that athletic profile or an offensive tackle with that size, and those are realities that the general manager values when making the evaluation.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 29 Apr. 2026.
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