INDIVIDUALS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

individuals

noun

plural of individual

as in people

a member of the human race every individual has value

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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 According to the accompanying letter, state ethics rules prohibit employees from accepting gifts of value from individuals who had been subjects of investigations. — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 For individuals whose symptoms persist despite medication, surgery may alternatively offer significant relief. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026 This is the standard of general medical care that all individuals should follow/practice. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 For example, in 2023, Hurricane Idalia scattered individuals north to 17 states, including Kansas, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026 However, individuals with O-positive blood can only receive Type O blood. — Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The consistency and structure the center strives for are qualities treatment professionals say can make a significant difference for individuals entering recovery for the first time. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

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Noun

The two men did not know each other, according to the release, and police don’t think there was any altercation before the attack.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
The two men remain in police custody pending an ongoing investigation, the post said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of men

Noun

Eagle Mountain Lake is a major water source for Tarrant County and the West Fork Public Utility Agency, supplying water to Fort Worth and other entities in Wise County, according to the city of Boyd.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Cloudflare reports allegations of CSAM to organizations that investigate claims and entities that remove content and provides a CSAM Scanning Tool to help website owners identify and report CSAM.

— Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of entities

Noun

There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
While Hannah and Ji make the tradeoff, Vega’s guys put a tracker on Ji and Tyler’s vehicle, all orchestrated from Vega’s business date at the driving range.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of guys

Noun

Traveling such vast distances between our solar system's most remote objects means New Horizons often cruises for months at a time with little to do other than passively collect data.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 July 2026
For example, a 2018 survey, cited in Pew’s report, found that 47% of Chinese adults believe in fengshui, where the positioning of objects or buildings in relation to one another can bring happiness and good fortune.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of objects

Noun

Wynonna, with help from her younger sister, the town’s sheriff and an infamous Wild West gunslinger, must save her hometown from demons and other supernatural creatures.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Earth-friendly, conscientious gardeners learn to slow down and pay attention — not only to plants but to the many creatures that share the garden.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Definition of creatures

Noun

In response to the Boyle Heights fire, the South Coast air district deployed a mobile monitoring vehicle to screen for toxic substances in the community near the fire, according to Nahal Mogharabi, a spokesperson for the air district.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Court documents show prosecutors accused Fontes of rape a victim incapable of giving consent because of the effect of alcohol, drugs, or other substances.

— Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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