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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
And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.
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Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
To date, more than 30 individuals have been prosecuted and convicted.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Anyone who recognizes the individuals seen in the surveillance footage is urged to contact Ridley Township police detectives.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
To get the biggest benefit checks in retirement, experts generally recommend individuals hold off on claiming for as long as possible, up to age 70.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
While new limitations have since been placed on Grok’s capabilities on X, NBC News reported on January 9 that the AI model is still complying with requests on Grok’s stand-alone app and website to put nonconsenting individuals in more revealing clothing or sexualized contexts.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Most people in that age group have already been exposed to HPV, so the vaccine helps some individuals but won’t change infection rates overall.
—Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment while several individuals were detained in the area, resulting in one man being taken into custody on the day of the incident.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Of course, the rest is left to individuals, who are free to decide what to eat.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
To date, more than 30 individuals have been prosecuted and convicted.
—Chase Jordan
january 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
Anyone who recognizes the individuals seen in the surveillance footage is urged to contact Ridley Township police detectives.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
To get the biggest benefit checks in retirement, experts generally recommend individuals hold off on claiming for as long as possible, up to age 70.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
While new limitations have since been placed on Grok’s capabilities on X, NBC News reported on January 9 that the AI model is still complying with requests on Grok’s stand-alone app and website to put nonconsenting individuals in more revealing clothing or sexualized contexts.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Most people in that age group have already been exposed to HPV, so the vaccine helps some individuals but won’t change infection rates overall.
—Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment while several individuals were detained in the area, resulting in one man being taken into custody on the day of the incident.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Of course, the rest is left to individuals, who are free to decide what to eat.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
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Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to Instagram, Facebook, or their affiliated entities.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The receiver and its forensic accountant scrutinized the activities of just seven entities that Acharya and his company controlled, a review that revealed an intricate web of dealings by the real estate executive.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The detention of at least five men in and around Minneapolis has sparked an outcry among Native American groups about Indigenous people being racially profiled as undocumented immigrants by federal immigration agents.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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She’s been in business since the ’90s, and men honestly don’t have that many places to shop.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, Chuba Hubbard’s calf injury in the second quarter of the season opened things up for Dowdle to emerge.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Klaiber took those things and molded Lehman into an Olympian, at times pushing boundaries and pushing Lehman to the brink.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Enjoying the last year of high school and being with the guys was awesome.—
Ren Clayton,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Closer to shore, two guys from suburban Minneapolis, Matt Wavrin and Adam Benedict, brave the sub-zero temps in a pop-up tent warmed to 50 degrees by a propane heater.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
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By learning from video that captures how humans interact with objects, NEO can generalize its behavior across unfamiliar environments and tasks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just don’t place fragile items and objects that could be damaged by extreme heat or cold in your trunk unless your car is staying put and the weather is mild.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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What happened next was the drive of Beck’s and the Hurricanes’ lives.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Reduces Plaque Buildup in Arteries Plaque is a buildup of fatty substances, including cholesterol, that forms inside the walls of arteries.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Supports Liver Health Antioxidants in kombucha may help protect your liver from damage caused by harmful substances in your body.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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But no creatures are as synonymous with the Everglades as the alligators and crocodiles.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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