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 This moon, however, mirrors the way the majority of the population is emotionally invested in themes of independence, individuality and the ideals surrounding the reinvention of society. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 These are the shows that capture our post-9/11 paranoia through science fiction, or the fear of economic collapse through the zombie apocalypse, or our obsession with individuality through 1960s advertising. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Androgynous haircuts focus on self-expression, individuality, and fluidity rather than traditional labels. — Genesis Rivas, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Despite the fact that young women and girls had been welcomed into the organization since 2019, Hegseth seemed to want to restore an older view of Scouting and summer camps, one centered on masculine ideals of ruggedness, individuality and muscular nationalism. — Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 June 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
  • This plan, spearheaded by the Mohammed VI Academy and coach Nasser Larguet, modernized Moroccan football by integrating European methodologies with a national identity.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The person’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, police said.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of identity
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  • Thanks to House Bill 208, which passed in 2025, fire districts in Idaho can consolidate into a single entity to pool resources and work together to cover service areas that may be understaffed.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
  • Eagle Mountain Lake is a major water source for Tarrant County and the West Fork Public Utility Agency, supplying water to Fort Worth and other entities in Wise County, according to the city of Boyd.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
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  • The last decade has been an absolute whirlwind for the 38-year-old film school graduate, who could have never dreamed of the success he’s enjoyed as a YouTube personality with over 10 million subscribers (and counting).
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The result is a look that's fashion-forward and personality-filled, never overdone.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of personality
Noun
  • Traveling such vast distances between our solar system's most remote objects means New Horizons often cruises for months at a time with little to do other than passively collect data.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 July 2026
  • For example, a 2018 survey, cited in Pew’s report, found that 47% of Chinese adults believe in fengshui, where the positioning of objects or buildings in relation to one another can bring happiness and good fortune.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of object
Noun
  • Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.
    — Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Watson will also have to stay away from the victim — and record a video about the harm of substance abuse and the importance of mental health treatment.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of substance
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  • According to the accompanying letter, state ethics rules prohibit employees from accepting gifts of value from individuals who had been subjects of investigations.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • The reality is that leading men dictate roles and others follow as needed.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • There's still a fair distance between the current realities and a fully hands-off system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 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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