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
Those who stand out are individuals who can pair that functional expertise with emotional intelligence and relationship building.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The White House said the donations are part of an ongoing effort by corporations and individuals alike who want to see improvements to public property, such as the People’s House.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 June 2026
However, to prevent infection, individuals should check pets for potential wounds where the screwworm might make a home.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The actual number of sick individuals may be higher.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Investigators are searching for two individuals believed to have opened fire at an Ohio festival last weekend, leaving 12 people shot.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.
—Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The company additionally introduced a preview version of the Microsoft Discovery app, which individuals can download and run locally using a GitHub Copilot account.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The White House said the donations are part of an ongoing effort by corporations and individuals alike who want to see improvements to public property, such as the People’s House.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 June 2026
However, to prevent infection, individuals should check pets for potential wounds where the screwworm might make a home.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The actual number of sick individuals may be higher.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Investigators are searching for two individuals believed to have opened fire at an Ohio festival last weekend, leaving 12 people shot.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.
—Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The company additionally introduced a preview version of the Microsoft Discovery app, which individuals can download and run locally using a GitHub Copilot account.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
Noun
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South Africa was reduced to nine men after Themba Zwane struck Álvarado off the ball.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In addition to Willis Reed, the Pro-Keds Royal was endorsed by fellow big men George Mikan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with the latter going on to join Adidas and becoming the first player to have an entirely new sneaker designed for him.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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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,
8 June 2026
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After years of struggling to eke out consistent profits, the firm even announced plans last year to split itself into two separate entities before Paramount’s bid.—
Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Noun
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My job is to help the guys put them in environments and situations to be better.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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He’s been working hard with the pitching guys too.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
Noun
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My defense and my rebounding are two things that are extremely, extremely important to me.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The backstory The building that houses the hotel has lived many lives since its construction in 1852.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Safely disposing of dead satellites—by dragging them down to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere or boosting them out of the way of other orbiting objects—is a problem the industry still hasn’t solved.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Noun
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From a biodiversity standpoint, due to the warm waters, Kenya has everything from beautiful nudibranchs (colorful small creatures) to enormous whale sharks and manta rays, with everything in-between.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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There are also hopper toys that defy the typical ball design in favor of whimsical animals and mythical creatures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The technology reduces firefighting teams’ direct exposure to toxic substances.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Public mosquito control, such as spraying water with substances that kill larvae, is highly effective in reducing populations and the odds of disease, Ebel said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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