1
as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
her individuality showed through in everything she did
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2
as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
according to immanentism, God is not so much an individuality as an abstract mind or spirit that pervades the world
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Recent Examples of individuality
But Kelly took issue with the idea that the duo’s advice occasionally eradicated all traces of individuality from guests’ personal style — particularly in the case of Ed, a participant who favored brightly colored suits.
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Her journey to reclaim her humanity while maintaining the valuable knowledge and abilities gained from her time with the Borg creates a fascinating character arc about identity, belonging, and the nature of individuality.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Designers may have been drawing inspiration from this rich history, using stripes as a bold statement of individuality.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Now more than ever, kitchens are embracing that sense of individuality.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
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John Russell, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Her journey to reclaim her humanity while maintaining the valuable knowledge and abilities gained from her time with the Borg creates a fascinating character arc about identity, belonging, and the nature of individuality.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Designers may have been drawing inspiration from this rich history, using stripes as a bold statement of individuality.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
Now more than ever, kitchens are embracing that sense of individuality.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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The wolf has a big representation for Shakira’s identity.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Enter your full name, email address, phone number and date of birth to verify your identity.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These entities paid the Cuban doctors a small fraction of what the foreign government paid Cuba.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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This result is also consistent with other findings from the study such as enrollees’ satisfaction with care being similar between for-profit and nonprofit entities.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this morning, longtime NBA personality and analyst Stephen A. Smith made some wild claims against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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What unites these objects, which range from the humble to the humorous, and the extremely high-end?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But once Mulaney talked his wife Olivia Munn into giving him the cash because he’s not allowed to have more than $300 in cash due to his past issues with substance abuse, the manager then requested $100,000 and finally the Everybody’s Live crew began to notice the red flags.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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Whalers also brought spermaceti, a waxy substance that comes from a sperm whale’s head and is used to produce candles and lubricants for precision machinery like watches and clocks.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For instance, 29 of 82 workers cut at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have been invited to return to work, including 11 senior scientists, according to an individual familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.—
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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When a partner fails to recognize an issue, the individual with MRE becomes more upset.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tori Spelling is known for starring in a generation-defining teen drama, several reality TV shows, and B-movies like Scary Movie 2 and The Last Sharknado.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In reality, both analyst teams overestimated Tesla’s free cash flows in the years 2022, 2023, and 2024.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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And also, thinking about thousands of others going through the same thing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the couple’s patient died, the last thing that Teddy wanted to do was discuss the fact that Owen had slept with someone else.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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