individuality
noun
in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty
ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē 
plural individualities
1
a
: total character peculiar to and distinguishing an individual from others
b
2
: separate or distinct existence
3
: individual, person
4
archaic
: the quality or state of being indivisible
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She uses her clothing to express her individuality.
materials that highlight the individuality of each piece in the collection
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Expressive costumes are replaced by worn prison uniforms designed to strip these men of their individuality.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Foreman suggested that theater could take place without performers, but his theatrical canvases deployed actors of unforgettable individuality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
For example, something that is extremely intrinsic to art, but not to science, is the idea of individuality.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Moreover, framing love as contingent on fulfilling specific roles can strip the relationship of its individuality, turning it into a transactional dynamic rather than a mutual partnership.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Foreman suggested that theater could take place without performers, but his theatrical canvases deployed actors of unforgettable individuality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
For example, something that is extremely intrinsic to art, but not to science, is the idea of individuality.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Moreover, framing love as contingent on fulfilling specific roles can strip the relationship of its individuality, turning it into a transactional dynamic rather than a mutual partnership.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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individuality
noun
in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty
ˌin-də-ˌvij-ə-ˈwal-ət-ē
plural individualities
1
: the qualities that make one person or thing different from all others
2
: the quality or state of being an individual
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