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 Per The New York Times, two of the individuals who took part in the 2019 meeting alongside him are still in jail. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 The transition rarely unfolds evenly, with organizations and individuals adjusting at different speeds. — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026 While individuals who are harmed by government negligence deserve a fair opportunity to seek compensation. — Chris Vincent, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 Several individuals had been interred within burial cists made of volcanic tuff. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026 For healthy individuals, the clinical utility remains unproven. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Although reinfection from one's own toothbrush is uncommon for most healthy people, some individuals have reason to be more cautious. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Many individuals between the ages 40-65 begin to show risk factors such as hypertension, prediabetes, and elevated cholesterol. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
  1. men
  2. entities
  3. guys
  4. things
  5. lives
  6. objects
  7. creatures
  8. substances
Noun
  • After romance, the top genres for men are comedy, action, sci-fi and thrillers.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Surveillance footage shows the three men entering the Mercedes-Benz the night of the shooting, the statements said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of men
Noun
  • State business records show Croom filed paperwork to create both entities and holds roles at each.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • The Miami Heat and the other teams vying for LeBron James in free agency this offseason aren’t the only entities waiting on James’ decision.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of entities
Noun
  • Yes, even these guys are obviously mature for their ages, there’s a pretty significant difference just in terms of frame, body weight.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The Canadian gay hockey romance launched fujoshi fandom into the mainstream, proving audiences — and women, in particular — had a desire to watch two young guys roll around in some good old-fashioned smut.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Chicago Fire follows the professional and personal lives of firefighters, rescuers and paramedics of Firehouse 51 in the Windy City.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of lives
Noun
  • They were repatriated through cooperation between Indonesia’s Culture Ministry and the FBI after provenance research established the objects had been smuggled out of Indonesia, Zon said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • The sale eclipses the previous auction record for one of his design objects, set when a Fish Lamp sold for $239,400 at Phillips New York in 2021.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • There is nothing like a dewy August morning, when earth’s tiniest creatures are waking up and flying around.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • Giraffes are some of the most recognizable creatures on earth, with their towering height and craning long necks.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • Also, never swim after drinking alcohol or using marijuana or other substances that can impact alertness.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • For thin, pooling substances, use a rag or paper towel to blot up the substance.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Definition of substances

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