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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
Inside Ecole National Republique de Colombie in the Turgeau neighborhood where 1,246 individuals live in squalor, residents uprooted by gangs described lives defined by deepening hunger and increasingly inhumane conditions.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Crucially, investigators noted this journal contained a target list of 46 individuals, including politicians and celebrities.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
There was one large chat, with approximately 19 individuals, dedicated to coordinating the attack, and smaller groups consisting of four or five users.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Content Partners has struck a new deal with Carlyle Global Credit to facilitate fresh investment capital for the company that has been a pioneer in buying out ownership stakes and profit participation rights in movies and TV shows from individuals and production companies.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 June 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
According to local newspaper The Tribune, six individuals — Daniella Duran, 22, Gabriella Aguilar, 27, Jaeyln Duran, 19, Irvin Castro, 26, Andrew Tapia, 21, and Jose Duran, 50 — were charged in connection with the June 8 incident.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
SpaceX will almost certainly soon become a part of individuals’ 401(k) accounts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The actual number of sick individuals may be higher.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Crucially, investigators noted this journal contained a target list of 46 individuals, including politicians and celebrities.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
There was one large chat, with approximately 19 individuals, dedicated to coordinating the attack, and smaller groups consisting of four or five users.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Content Partners has struck a new deal with Carlyle Global Credit to facilitate fresh investment capital for the company that has been a pioneer in buying out ownership stakes and profit participation rights in movies and TV shows from individuals and production companies.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 June 2026
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
According to local newspaper The Tribune, six individuals — Daniella Duran, 22, Gabriella Aguilar, 27, Jaeyln Duran, 19, Irvin Castro, 26, Andrew Tapia, 21, and Jose Duran, 50 — were charged in connection with the June 8 incident.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
SpaceX will almost certainly soon become a part of individuals’ 401(k) accounts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The actual number of sick individuals may be higher.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
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Canada has an 8-0 advantage in shots on goal; meanwhile, Qatar is down to 10 men after a red card, the fifth of the tournament so far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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That's when two men jumped in, and fists started flying.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The bishop was among 34 individuals and 47 entities that EU countries added to a Russia sanctions list Monday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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One useful lens for understanding this landscape divides entities into five main groups based on their primary orientation toward creating value.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Your memoir reframed Black Sabbath less as mythology and more as four working-class guys trying to survive life in Birmingham.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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And as things like broadcast quality and stadium design become more and more homogenised, making every tournament look more and more similar, kit design is more and more important to their visual identity.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Windham’s mother said her son’s death upended their lives and left the family devastated, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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But far more lives have probably been saved by basic hygiene and clean water that prevent them in the first place.—
Michael J. Coren,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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Officers believe the suspect started throwing objects out of the passenger-side window during the pursuit.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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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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Last year, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department linked the deaths of six county residents to the use of 7-OH mixed with other substances.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Berry said the body recognizes those substances as foreign and creates antibodies that attach to fentanyl molecules, potentially preventing users from experiencing a euphoric high and reducing the risk of a fatal overdose.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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