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
Its subtle character is intended to make the fragrance suitable for a range of environments while preserving a personal, close-to-the-skin quality that reflects the wearer’s individuality.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Designers, on the other hand, appreciate them for their individuality.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
But Raj and Sophia Laforteza, 23; Daniela Avanzini, 21; Yoonchae Jeung, 18; Manon Bannerman, 23; and Megan Skiendiel, 19, are breaking out of the K-pop mold with a winsome emphasis on individuality and authenticity.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Rather than forcing safe and uniform beauty standards on all patients, the clinic emphasizes balance, proportion and above all, individuality.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Designers, on the other hand, appreciate them for their individuality.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
But Raj and Sophia Laforteza, 23; Daniela Avanzini, 21; Yoonchae Jeung, 18; Manon Bannerman, 23; and Megan Skiendiel, 19, are breaking out of the K-pop mold with a winsome emphasis on individuality and authenticity.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Rather than forcing safe and uniform beauty standards on all patients, the clinic emphasizes balance, proportion and above all, individuality.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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Napa County coroner’s officials will release the man’s identity once family are notified.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Authorities have described the suspect as a male of average build and roughly 5 feet, 9 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall, but have not confirmed any personal identity details or motive.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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No one entity can own more than 50% of the group’s shares, according to the publication’s articles of association.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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All three entities are also under same umbrella of Paramount Skydance.—
Yffy Yossifor,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a new interview, the model and reality TV personality reflects on the often-meme'd moment from 2010's cycle 14, which saw Tyra Banks' cast of model hopefuls dodge the menacing pendulums that wobbled back and forth as contestants navigated the runway.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Those who served the couple remember Hackman’s kind personality.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Responding to 911 calls of a disorderly crowd jumping from and throwing objects off the bathroom roof, officers were relentlessly pelted with snowballs and ice chunks at close range that landed two in the hospital with head and face injuries.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But even with hundreds of objects, the show barely floats the question of how that chemistry operated, let alone explore it.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her outlook may not change, but right now the substance of your friendship — at least from your perspective — is all negative.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her outlook may not change, but right now the substance of your friendship – at least from your perspective – is all negative.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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But participants said accountability must go beyond disciplinary action against an individual.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But that doesn't mean that every individual has that kind of idea.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While washing separate loads of darks, lights, kitchen, and bath towels is the professional launderer’s goal, in reality, running that many separate loads isn’t always practical or easy to pack into an already busy schedule.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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In reality, the effect a low-gravity environment would have on the human body over time would be withering.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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