as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
twins making an effort to establish their separate self-identities
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Noun
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Some people may wonder about what legal authority DHS is using to demand identities and compile lists, how many accounts are involved, and whether prosecutions will follow.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026 -
These identities often outlived any connection to social reality.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The arenas open their doors to big personalities from across scenes and generations.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Initially boosted during Jeff Zucker’s time as CEO, the news outlet has lost viewers and some influence as subsequent managers tried to tamp down some of its more outspoken personalities and tendencies.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Self-identities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-identities. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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