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
From streetwear to high fashion, the borough has a reputation for individuality and creativity.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
This conversation happens in a chamber David has decorated with his various drawings and inventions, expressions of individuality Walter and his brethren have been denied; Walter is neither gifted with David’s imagination nor burdened by his loathing of humankind.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
But beneath that uniformity is a story of discipline and individuality, and that’s the part Sephora is tapping into.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
And that doesn't speak to their character or their individuality or anything like that.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
This conversation happens in a chamber David has decorated with his various drawings and inventions, expressions of individuality Walter and his brethren have been denied; Walter is neither gifted with David’s imagination nor burdened by his loathing of humankind.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
But beneath that uniformity is a story of discipline and individuality, and that’s the part Sephora is tapping into.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
And that doesn't speak to their character or their individuality or anything like that.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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Taylor aims to show that each West End neighborhood has its own distinct history and identity.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s plenty of season left, but the quarter mark bears significance because during this window, teams gain a better understanding of their true identity, particularly after limited preseason action.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adapted from the 2022 novel of the same name by Laurent Gaudé, Dog 51 unfolds in a dystopian near-future Paris, in which social order is controlled by a mysterious AI entity called Alma.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Thirty entities that received money from the IEDC had connections to an IEDC board member or employee, but only one actually reported their relationship as a potential conflict of interest to the Indiana State Ethics Commission.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Burns began as a forward before solidifying his calling as a defenseman, playing seven years in Minnesota and flashing his personality off the ice and thoroughbred mentally on the ice.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Security footage from the bar showed Wallen throw an object over the roof, according to his arrest affidavit.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ellis died at age 39 from heart failure due to alcohol withdrawal syndrome following an ongoing struggle with substance abuse.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Often sensational in tone and light on substance, these reports typically allege that a company has misstated its financial condition, overstated business prospects, or engaged in improper practices.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Benefit amounts vary by state but are generally based on a percentage of an individual's earnings over a recent 52-week period, up to a state maximum amount, according to the Department of Labor.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The reality is that most companies don’t make such decisions based on what an employee believes, but on how their behavior reflects on the organization and impacts others.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The reality hit quickly after that, though — and especially when Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence followed with a game-winning 1-yard touchdown run.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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