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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The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Four Los Angeles County men tied to the gang MS-13 have been convicted of killing three people with machetes in the Angeles National Forest.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 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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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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Other teams of astronomers have looked for clues about the movements of giant planets in the orbits of asteroids and other small objects, studying them like footprints to reconstruct how they might have been pushed or pulled into their current orbits by the gravity of giant planets on the move.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for many Americans, but not for this group of creatures, which slithered into an uninhabited home in Arkansas, much to the chagrin of the realtor trying to sell it.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Aliens galore Eternia is home to more creatures than just He-Man and Skeletor.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The ingestion of substances was just astronomical.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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It’s widely considered one of the world’s most addictive substances — yet influencers are pitching nicotine as a wellness tool.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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