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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
The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.
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Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
According to data from FertilityIQ, an educational platform for individuals and couples navigating infertility and family building, the average cost of IVF treatment and medication is more than $20,000.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 May 2026
And some of the individuals who pulled down the turnovers might provide a few clues about the makeup of the new-look secondary, which is being restocked because Miami traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and opted to not re-sign any of last year’s starting cornerbacks and safeties.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
According to the study, the project involved 56 academic, clinical and patient advocacy organizations and gathered responses from 14,360 people, including individuals diagnosed with the condition along with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from different global regions.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 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.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
One of those individuals was later convicted in Greece in February in connection to Predator abuses in that country.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 19 May 2026
Uganda has also confirmed two cases in its capital Kampala, including one death, among two individuals who traveled from neighboring Congo, according to Tedros.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Ten individuals were transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center, while one additional person was transferred to Orlando Health Melbourne, the department told PEOPLE.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
According to data from FertilityIQ, an educational platform for individuals and couples navigating infertility and family building, the average cost of IVF treatment and medication is more than $20,000.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 19 May 2026
And some of the individuals who pulled down the turnovers might provide a few clues about the makeup of the new-look secondary, which is being restocked because Miami traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and opted to not re-sign any of last year’s starting cornerbacks and safeties.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
According to the study, the project involved 56 academic, clinical and patient advocacy organizations and gathered responses from 14,360 people, including individuals diagnosed with the condition along with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from different global regions.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 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.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 May 2026
One of those individuals was later convicted in Greece in February in connection to Predator abuses in that country.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 19 May 2026
Uganda has also confirmed two cases in its capital Kampala, including one death, among two individuals who traveled from neighboring Congo, according to Tedros.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Ten individuals were transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center, while one additional person was transferred to Orlando Health Melbourne, the department told PEOPLE.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
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The 2016 act authorizes the president to impose economic sanctions and visa bans on foreign individuals or entities worldwide responsible for gross human rights abuses or significant corruption.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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As the February deadline approached, Epstein’s entities had not finished leaving the bank.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Somehow, Navarro countered with a cutter as both men crashed through the sea of chairs.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In August 2025, Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marlon Weiss ruled on a case of two men living in France who petitioned for early parental rights while their gestational carrier was pregnant.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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And in the past, our foundation has always been three- and four-year guys.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Panettiere gave a photo of her firefighter dad pride of place in her childhood bedroom, surrounded by the other guys from his house.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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As a first-time smart telescope user, I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer number of objects available in the Vaonis' Singularity app — galaxies, nebulas and star clusters all just a tap away.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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It’s traditionally been difficult to catch such speedy travelers, at least without a survey that can pick out very faint objects at a rapid pace.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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The volunteer team was a diverse group of people, at different stages in their lives, and from various social and cultural backgrounds.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Authorities are trying to unravel what led two teenagers to open fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Fentanyl test strips, which are decriminalized in Florida, have also helped residents avoid using substances tainted with fentanyl.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Most substances of abuse—from cocaine to alcohol—lead to a surge of dopamine in the basal ganglia when these drugs are initially encountered and their stimulating effects are not predictable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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For all of these creatures, the coast’s patchwork of barrier islands, beaches, sandbars, salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries are vitally important for survival.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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The slick creatures, with their blunt heads and whiskers, are sometimes easy to spot in the water, but the restaurants that have perfected eating them are a bit harder to find.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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