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
The couple may genuinely care for one another, but the dynamic leaves little room for growth, individuality or self-definition.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Both companies pride themselves on championing individuality and voices.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Your individuality and desire for authenticity will radically shift your social groups when Uranus enters Gemini one day later.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
With Beautiful Chaos, the group proves that their strong friendship and shining individuality is here to stay.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Both companies pride themselves on championing individuality and voices.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Your individuality and desire for authenticity will radically shift your social groups when Uranus enters Gemini one day later.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
With Beautiful Chaos, the group proves that their strong friendship and shining individuality is here to stay.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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The identity of the suspect has also not been released.—
Kiki Intarasuwan
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Youssef is a bridge of sorts between multiple modes of Muslim identity.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The content and opinions expressed are solely those of the entities mentioned and/or quoted in this article and do not represent those of the publication.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Those recent struggles have led the French Professional League to shake up its structure and become an entity owned by French clubs and private equity, following the successful model of the Premier League.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Renegade Paws Rescue's honest assessment of Igor's personality garnered the attention of thousands of animal lovers, who shared the post over 35,000 times.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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As for the new cast members, Vergara is a media personality, actor and real estate professional whose career spans television, entertainment journalism and luxury real estate.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That’s much larger than the two previous interstellar objects, ‘Oumuamua in 2017 and comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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My life is my people, the gentle hills of the Marche region, and the objects that hold and transmit emotions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Friday offers a multi-perspective interrogation of substance use on the album, recounting the highs and lows and the gray area in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Clinicians often prescribe medications used to treat similar disorders, such as substance use disorders.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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As of this week, more than $3 billion in federal funds has been approved for individuals, families and businesses impacted by the fires, according to FEMA.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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An inside look As a workshop facilitator for over a year and a half, Donald Jones III serves as one of many resources that individuals who attend Great Jobs KC workshops need.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Disruption today is built-in—an ever-present reality, not just an occasional glitch.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Because when reality becomes negotiable, power goes not to the wise or the capable — but to whoever best embodies the mood of the moment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The more Jeanne relies on the authorities, the more complicated things get if and when Suzanne resurfaces.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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