individuals

noun

plural of individual
1
as in people
a member of the human race every individual has value

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2
as in entities
one that has a real and independent existence our general concept of what constitutes a chair is based on our experience with many individuals that were called chairs

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Recent Examples of individuals Multiple online fundraisers have been started for individuals affected by the fire, including one for Mendoza and his fiancé. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 The eighth annual celebration recognized individuals, brands, companies and products that are modernizing and elevating standards across the accessories industry. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Amie Super, the Republican ballot board judge, is in charge of scheduling individuals from the Democratic, Libertarian and Republican parties to count ballots. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026 Greg was firmly in the pro-commercialization camp, according to OpenAI researchers who’ve worked with him, believing that above all, AI can empower individuals to transform their own lives. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026 Cunningham did not identify those individuals or explain the agency’s involvement. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 In September, prosecutors named three individuals from Mexico, Venezuela, and Antigua and Barbuda as part of a group of 16 charged in a national investigation. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Because food can be scarce there and people fear theft, individuals will store rice in their dirt-floor homes, Wagner says, allowing close contact with the rats that infest the island. — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026 At a news conference Monday, the country’s director of public security, Obeidallah Maaytah, said that law enforcement tracked down the individuals involved in that attack and, after a shootout, managed to arrest them and seize their weapons. — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
  1. people
  2. entities
  3. men
  4. things
  5. guys
  6. objects
  7. lives
  8. substances
Noun
  • Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Definition of people
Noun
  • The fire damaged the premises of several commercial entities, authorities said.
    — STEPHEN McGRATH, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • One was secured by liquid assets and by equity in entities that own real estate, with indirect reliance on the value of the team.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of entities
Noun
  • Coast is more formal, a fine-dining venue (no jeans, shorts, flip-flops, or sneakers allowed; jackets are preferred, though not required for men), serving three-, four-, and seven-course tasting menus, open for dinner only.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Fils-Aimé and Bukele had spoken by phone, the brief statement said, about deployment and operations to locate the missing men.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of men
Noun
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Unfortunately, had two guys in the same spot, going for the ball.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • No one knows that at the time these are guys being paid by the White House to break into buildings and spy on political opponents.
    — Dustin DeSoto, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • The software assists operators in identifying objects that could represent mine threats and organizing the information needed to make operational decisions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In 2014, Made In Space (now part of Redwire) and NASA flew the printer, which produced hundreds of objects, from astronaut tools to space station repair parts.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • The argument is that police, fire and medical services will be cut if there is not sufficient money to pay for these essential public services — jeopardizing lives.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • And perhaps as a reaction to our hyper-digital lives, candlesticks and candelabra are interior catnip right now.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of lives
Noun
  • In 2023, the FDA added more than a dozen peptides, including BPC-157 and TB-500, to its list of substances that should not be compounded due to risks of allergic reactions, kidney damage and tumor growth.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This comes despite objections from FDA career scientists who say there’s scant evidence the substances are safe or effective.
    — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of substances

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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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