1
as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart
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as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation
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Recent Examples of individualism
There was something uniting them, which was a bloody minded individualism.
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 24 Sep. 2024
Breaking is an expression of individualism, an explosion of personality.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Those non-verbal nuggets symbolizing every lifestyle, emotion, food, and sport are used to dress up banal text messages, throwing in splashes of color and individualism.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
The need for perfect aesthetics on social media sites has made individualism and realism hard to come by.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 24 Sep. 2024
Breaking is an expression of individualism, an explosion of personality.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Those non-verbal nuggets symbolizing every lifestyle, emotion, food, and sport are used to dress up banal text messages, throwing in splashes of color and individualism.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
The need for perfect aesthetics on social media sites has made individualism and realism hard to come by.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for individualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
Noun
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It’s never been easier to learn grooming tips and tricks.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The trick for both actors was playing the multiple levels without getting too technical and playing things dishonestly as a result.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Muñoz-Marín had a hunch about the identity of these mysterious structures.—
Veronique Greenwood,
WIRED,
9 Feb. 2025
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Just two weeks ago, Boise State basketball was 5-4 in Mountain West play, had lost three straight road games following a last-second loss to Colorado State, and didn’t even seem to have an identity.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
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And for some of Wednesday, all three of those traits were on display.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Even though there are certain character traits that obviously resonate with me for Guillermo, there are some that don’t align, which is fine, but the storylines were always interesting.—
Samantha Allen,
Them,
29 Jan. 2025
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His impact on the field was undeniable, and his personality off the field was infectious.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In a preview of an interview with CBS Mornings, the family of the beloved dancer and TV personality sat down with Gayle King out for the first time since his suicide in December 2022.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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From the route itself to the diverse group of runners and supporters, the Miami Marathon's every turn reflects the city's unique characteristics — and the medal is no different.—
Sommer Brugal,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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That hydrogen provides clues to how the epoch of reionization unfolded, and other characteristics of the cosmos.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Jan. 2025
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Satisfy, which turns 10 in 2025, carved a lane for itself by offering something different for trail runners through products with a distinct color palette and a sense of individuality typically not seen in the sector.—
Lei Takanashi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Her stance, which champions sustainability, individuality, and intentional consumption, amassed 489,300 views and 55,200 likes on TikTok.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Oakley has gone viral several times for her odd mannerisms, racking up millions of views on Juliana's TikTok account, @juliana_burk.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Hammond, meanwhile, will still watch Thibodeau patrolling the sidelines 30 years later and see Bill Musselman in him: in the mannerisms, in the steely-eyed intensity.—
Luca Evans,
Orange County Register,
17 Jan. 2025
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Through flood, earthquake, and subsidence, the Goose was coddled like a pedigree bird at a cost of US$1 million a year until Hughes died in 1976 after years of decline into Las Vegas penthouse seclusion and bizarre eccentricity.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The Parker's dedication to eccentricity runs deep, even down to the bathroom amenities.—
Catherine Garcia,
theweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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