as in separately
for each person or thing
Each one of you will be disciplined individually for your role in the caper. Their raises were individually determined based on job performance over the past year.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of individually
Best Restaurants Aiô A kitchen rooted in Taiwanese flavors, Aiô offers tasting-style dishes (no starters or mains) that are designed to be shared or savored individually.
—
Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cena announcement featured more individuals that he's never faced individually before.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The chainsaw is battery-operated and is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench, according to the notice.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The Strata takes a different approach entirely, comprising multiple pouches in varying sizes that can be worn individually as clutches or combined using chains and straps from other pieces in the collection.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The recall affects yellow and white Moonlight peaches sold both individually and in multipacks.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.
—Kristy Alpert, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Van de Ven, who was Tottenham’s captain against Chelsea because Cristian Romero was on the bench, and Spence spoke to Frank individually on Sunday about what had happened.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Tent each pie with aluminum foil individually and lightly wrap around the pie edges to prevent over-browning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cena announcement featured more individuals that he's never faced individually before.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The chainsaw is battery-operated and is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench, according to the notice.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The Strata takes a different approach entirely, comprising multiple pouches in varying sizes that can be worn individually as clutches or combined using chains and straps from other pieces in the collection.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The recall affects yellow and white Moonlight peaches sold both individually and in multipacks.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.
—Kristy Alpert, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Van de Ven, who was Tottenham’s captain against Chelsea because Cristian Romero was on the bench, and Spence spoke to Frank individually on Sunday about what had happened.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Tent each pie with aluminum foil individually and lightly wrap around the pie edges to prevent over-browning.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individually
Adverb
-
The quilt is lightweight, airy, and features a raw edge on both the quilt and shams (sold separately).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
-
At Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sauret says, the team’s members work independently to separately evaluate potential acquisitions.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
The Statesman independently verified that the document did in fact contain Hazel’s Social Security number by reviewing Hazel’s Social Security card.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
-
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Individually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individually. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share