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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
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Of the 3,428 names on Forbes' list, three individuals and families in the Pittsburgh area were included on the list.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
The ministry also urged businesses and individuals not to hoard or speculate on fuel.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Lawsuits help felons get their guns back A majority of the 22 individuals named in February by the attorney general had their rights restored after applying for full pardons at the department.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Ortiz is also accused of firing at a neighboring residence that had two additional individuals at home, Hochman said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
These individuals, our middle class, represent the foundation of New York.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are for individuals and families earning between 30% and 55% of the California Area Median Income limits.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Of the 3,428 names on Forbes' list, three individuals and families in the Pittsburgh area were included on the list.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
The ministry also urged businesses and individuals not to hoard or speculate on fuel.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Lawsuits help felons get their guns back A majority of the 22 individuals named in February by the attorney general had their rights restored after applying for full pardons at the department.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Ortiz is also accused of firing at a neighboring residence that had two additional individuals at home, Hochman said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
These individuals, our middle class, represent the foundation of New York.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are for individuals and families earning between 30% and 55% of the California Area Median Income limits.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
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In the letter, the groups — including the Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and NextGen California — called for the state to set stricter limits on how much covered entities can emit under the program.—
Chaewon Chung
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the situation is poorly integrated into the digital sector; most organizations in the field operate as siloed entities.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The war inside The game was ultimately decided by the battle inside the paint as TCU’s frontline of Punch and junior center Xavier Edmonds scrapped and clawed with Kansas’ talented big men Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two men brought explosives to a far-right protest outside the New York mayoral mansion on Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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When our hour was nearly over, a Rikers representative ordered us to wind things down.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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You guys got an uptick in the ratings and very good reviews for last year’s Oscars, but one criticism was that some of the speeches — Adrien Brody’s, in particular — went on a little long.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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To gather the critical data, researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope’s unique ability to detect extremely faint objects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Two Israeli soldiers and about a dozen Israeli civilians have also lost their lives.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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But for women of Austen’s circumstances, living genteel lives without actual land or ample income, employment would have been inappropriate, even scandalous (recall Philadelphia’s slippery slope scenario), and therefore unthinkable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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How would clinicians safely prescribe substances that change our perceptions, thoughts, and moods?—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The United States is the primary source of the precursor substances that constitute químico, said Poey Guerra.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Udo Kier plays an incestuous, fascist version of Baron Frankenstein, whose male and female creatures are designed to create the master Serbian race, but are also fit to be molested and mutilated for the gratification of him and his wife.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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Surprisingly, science suggests DST may be good for creatures that encounter humans—and, particularly, those that might encounter our cars.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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