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
These were innocent, vulnerable individuals who were brutally judicially murdered – often for political or personal gain.
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James Frater, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Clenton's vehicle collided with a grey Seat Ibiza vehicle, leaving several other individuals hospitalized, per a press release from the Staffordshire Police.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Both also connected really deeply with their big-name players and understood how to communicate with those individuals to get the best out of them.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Yuanta Securties’ data shows foreign institutions drove early gains late last year by piling into large-cap tech names, but local institutions and individuals have since stepped in aggressively to sustain momentum.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Trapdoor spiders are generally not known to be harmful to humans, although individuals may react differently when bitten by a trapdoor spider, as with any spider bite, and some may experience more severe reactions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
These individuals are active across art, design, fashion, music, sports, and innovation.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
These individuals are young, highly skilled, and employable by definition.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
To qualify as a voter, individuals must be a music industry professional or a member of a performing rights organization, like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
James Frater, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Clenton's vehicle collided with a grey Seat Ibiza vehicle, leaving several other individuals hospitalized, per a press release from the Staffordshire Police.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Both also connected really deeply with their big-name players and understood how to communicate with those individuals to get the best out of them.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Yuanta Securties’ data shows foreign institutions drove early gains late last year by piling into large-cap tech names, but local institutions and individuals have since stepped in aggressively to sustain momentum.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Trapdoor spiders are generally not known to be harmful to humans, although individuals may react differently when bitten by a trapdoor spider, as with any spider bite, and some may experience more severe reactions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
These individuals are active across art, design, fashion, music, sports, and innovation.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
These individuals are young, highly skilled, and employable by definition.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
To qualify as a voter, individuals must be a music industry professional or a member of a performing rights organization, like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuals
Noun
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Government entities focused on these issues can and should play a larger role.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to founders Vik and Vizan Giri, the brand is an expansion of the environmental and social mission of their existing entities.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If Elsbeth doesn’t believe that the blameless Chop and his team of props guys did it, what about all of the men who like to visit Beryl at all hours of the evening?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some guys got to be the tough guy.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This classical Pilates exercise targets your lower back muscles and extensors, which help with lifting objects.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Secure outdoor objects, especially holiday decorations.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The performers are shown living their lives on the circus backlot, having relationships, building families, and participating in the performance life and ecosystem of the circus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Women typically spend the middle 60% of their lives in relatively ill-health, due to hormonal changes, diagnostic delays, and other factors, and the last 30% of their lives in relatively good health.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This list includes hundreds of substances including formaldehyde, many flame retardants, heavy metals such as chromium and lead, bisphenols, and PFAS.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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His fans show up amped, things get loud, there’s rampant marijuana and other substances floating like confetti, and the entire place transforms into a full-on party.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Individuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuals. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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