individuals

noun

plural of individual
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 Per The New York Times, two of the individuals who took part in the 2019 meeting alongside him are still in jail. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 The transition rarely unfolds evenly, with organizations and individuals adjusting at different speeds. — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026 While individuals who are harmed by government negligence deserve a fair opportunity to seek compensation. — Chris Vincent, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 Several individuals had been interred within burial cists made of volcanic tuff. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026 For healthy individuals, the clinical utility remains unproven. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Although reinfection from one's own toothbrush is uncommon for most healthy people, some individuals have reason to be more cautious. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Many individuals between the ages 40-65 begin to show risk factors such as hypertension, prediabetes, and elevated cholesterol. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
  1. men
  2. entities
  3. guys
  4. things
  5. lives
  6. objects
  7. creatures
  8. substances
Noun
  • At the time of their excavation during the late 19th century, archaeologists found weapons including bows and arrows that were traditionally associated with men.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
  • Both men were taken into custody without incident, the release said.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Definition of men
Noun
  • All of those entities utilize local dollars to fund services like libraries, schools, roads and more.
    — Sofi Zeman July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • These entities are typically aimed at insulating the parent company from the risks and liabilities of a speculative investment.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of entities
Noun
  • Yes, even these guys are obviously mature for their ages, there’s a pretty significant difference just in terms of frame, body weight.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The Canadian gay hockey romance launched fujoshi fandom into the mainstream, proving audiences — and women, in particular — had a desire to watch two young guys roll around in some good old-fashioned smut.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of guys
Noun
  • So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • That lineage now includes Ozempic, Mounjaro, and a growing roster of treatments that have not only changed the lives of patients with diabetes and obesity but also ushered in the cultural phenomenon of peptides.
    — Steve Midway, STAT, 16 July 2026
  • Heartstopper Forever ties up several threads among Nick, Charlie and their small ensemble of friends, setting them up for the next chapter of their lives.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Definition of lives
Noun
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The Eddington experiment, as it became known, was proof that Einstein’s general theory of relativity was accurate and that large objects did, in fact, curve spacetime.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
Definition of objects
Noun
  • There is nothing like a dewy August morning, when earth’s tiniest creatures are waking up and flying around.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • Giraffes are some of the most recognizable creatures on earth, with their towering height and craning long necks.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of creatures
Noun
  • Also, never swim after drinking alcohol or using marijuana or other substances that can impact alertness.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • For thin, pooling substances, use a rag or paper towel to blot up the substance.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Definition of substances

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