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
The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
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Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.
—Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
At its core, The Grauer School thrives on a student-forward approach, honoring the individuality of young learners.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
It’s gone beyond just expressing his individuality as a hyper-competitive basketball revolution.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Many consumers remain curious about AI-powered shopping tools while questioning whether technology risks eroding individuality in personal style.
—Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
At its core, The Grauer School thrives on a student-forward approach, honoring the individuality of young learners.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
It’s gone beyond just expressing his individuality as a hyper-competitive basketball revolution.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Officers believe the suspect started throwing objects out of the passenger-side window during the pursuit.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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To improve water quality, the government hired Green Water Solutions, a federal contractor that installs water purification systems to reduce toxins, algae and other substances in contaminated water, according to its website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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In the years after Buffy, Brendon, who did not have any kids, spoke out about struggling with depression as well as alcohol and substance addictions, checking into rehab between multiple arrests, including for domestic violence charges and prescription fraud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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At Last’s notification to close two sites, the agency worked to find shelter for the residents and most of the 181 individuals have since been rehoused.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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So the last frontier is the individual themselves.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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