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
In an era where self-expression and individuality are on-trend, matching furniture sets could not be less welcome.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
No company embodies the American ideas of freedom, independence, perseverance and individuality more than Harley-Davidson.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s an elegance to the togetherness, and the loss of individuality is something extraordinarily powerful and beautiful.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
No company embodies the American ideas of freedom, independence, perseverance and individuality more than Harley-Davidson.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There’s an elegance to the togetherness, and the loss of individuality is something extraordinarily powerful and beautiful.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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Police said the victim, whose identity was not released, was on vacation with two family members from the Unterallgäu region of Germany.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Davis allegedly tried to grab the 8-year-old girl, whose identity is yet to be publicly released, by the child's hair to pull her into a car, Fox 26 and Fresno Bee report, citing Fresno police.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The majority of those admitted last year joined in January before the administration handover, Skelly said, adding that no new entities at all have been added since August.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Cox is also being cited by a much smaller entity known as Yout, which operates a website that can be used to convert YouTube videos into downloadable audio files.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The footage, which has been circulated widely on social media, shows the object narrowly missing the animal as onlookers react with alarm.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The proceeds will go toward the nonprofit, which seeks to support people living with addiction and move past the stigma that surrounds substance use abuse disorder.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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On 2016’s The Sun’s Tirade, Rashad detailed recent experiences of substance abuse and depression.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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The indictment charges each individual with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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In reality, while Alzheimer’s does not yet have a cure, the options available are better than ever.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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This new reality within the left-wing coalition matters a great deal because Black Christians who vote Democrat are the spiritual bedrock of the party.—
Delano Squires,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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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 13 May. 2026.
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