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
Compared to London Fashion Week, where washes were bold and individuality was on display, jean choices in Italy were relaxed and laidback.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera, published last year, similarly journeys into a distant future to the very end of time, and in doing so, delves into human connection and individuality.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Accessories emerged as the unsung heroes, adding depth and individuality to the collections.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Every single one of the aforementioned characters leap off the screen with depth, authenticity, and individuality.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera, published last year, similarly journeys into a distant future to the very end of time, and in doing so, delves into human connection and individuality.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Accessories emerged as the unsung heroes, adding depth and individuality to the collections.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Every single one of the aforementioned characters leap off the screen with depth, authenticity, and individuality.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity after it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spike Lee’s School Daze dives deep into life at a historically Black college during Homecoming week, where fraternity and sorority members clash over politics, privilege, and identity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some state leaders say the lot isn’t sufficient without state and federal entities doing their part.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Nationwide, a trust fund is a legal arrangement that allows individuals to place assets in a special account to benefit another person or entity.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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For him, this means refusing to court TikTok personalities, to pander to trends, or to tie his star to a viral moment or an It bag.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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Remoteness draws the witness — or victim — forward and into the circle of the predator’s personality.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Texas native rose to fame as foreign exchange student Nadia in American Pie (1999), the object of Jason Biggs’ affection.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the future, every object could carry its own unforgeable signature, adding a layer of trust that is literally built into its molecular structure.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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So far, more than 4,000 employees have been laid off, disrupting government services devoted to, among other things, cybersecurity efforts, special education programs, substance abuse treatment and loans for small businesses.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The substance can pollute the environment after nuclear accidents and can persist in soil or water.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The study analyzed stool samples from 2,509 individuals, linking their microbiome data with electronic health records containing up to five years of prescription history.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Officials previously said Scott told family members prior to her disappearance that someone was harassing her via phone, though Toczylowski declined to comment on whether King was the individual.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The script is very confusing to read, cutting back and forth between the dream world and reality.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jurists, politicians, and the public had to invent and accept new concepts to deal with emerging realities.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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 23 Oct. 2025.
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