as in witness
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
We did not realize that identification cards were required to enter the government building.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of identification card
Base gates were closed during the law enforcement response, but officials said on social media that some gates were being reopened to people with Defense Department identification cards.
—
Alex Sundby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
But issues arose when Greenwood needed a current identification card to pick up certain medications at a pharmacy.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Federal officials are not offering clear instructions on how the deadline for Real ID, which added a number of requirements for getting a state driver’s licenses or identification cards, will be enforced, and there are indications it may be phased in.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
However, there are concerns about the implications of this policy on the REAL ID Act, which has stricter standards for the issuance of identification cards compared to a standard license, and requests additional or supplemental documents to verify a person’s information.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for identification card
Alex Sundby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
But issues arose when Greenwood needed a current identification card to pick up certain medications at a pharmacy.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Federal officials are not offering clear instructions on how the deadline for Real ID, which added a number of requirements for getting a state driver’s licenses or identification cards, will be enforced, and there are indications it may be phased in.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
However, there are concerns about the implications of this policy on the REAL ID Act, which has stricter standards for the issuance of identification cards compared to a standard license, and requests additional or supplemental documents to verify a person’s information.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for identification card
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
Noun
-
He’s barred from possessing weapons, contacting any witnesses, victims or co-defendants and must seek permission from the court to travel outside Dallas.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Two days after Selena confronted her, Saldívar applied for a permit to purchase a gun from a gun store in San Antonio, witnesses testified during her trial, per the Associated Press.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The small museum was created in 2016, dedicated to the nation’s environmental history, and included exhibits about prevention measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, environmental justice, and efforts to address climate change.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
-
The pair shared a hug and a chat before going into the gallery for a reception celebrating Friend, an art exhibit that benefited Sentebale.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The free version comes with up to 2 GB of storage, which is plenty for basic content like documents.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
-
Local communities and states decide whether to adopt building code documents.—
Jonathan P. Stewart,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The report said Hispanic voters who are American citizens were those most likely to lack documentation, along with young and low-income citizens.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
-
Possessing valid documentation is the second item on the State Department’s checklist for U.S. tourists traveling internationally.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share