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as in similarity
the state of being exactly alike
although the covers of the two paperback editions of the novel are different, there's a complete identity in the texts
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as in personality
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
children begin to form their own identity by the age of two
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Recent Examples of identity
In today’s dynamic workplace, the concept of bringing your whole, authentic self to work has emerged as a way to empower employees to express their true identities, encompassing their values, experiences and unique perspectives.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This game was supposed to feature Macdonald’s Seahawks showcasing that identity to their fans and the rest of the football world in prime time.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Evie, who has recently married another woman, is contemptuous of a religion that doesn’t hold space for her identity.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The identities of the shooter and the victims have not yet been released.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This game was supposed to feature Macdonald’s Seahawks showcasing that identity to their fans and the rest of the football world in prime time.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Evie, who has recently married another woman, is contemptuous of a religion that doesn’t hold space for her identity.
—Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
The identities of the shooter and the victims have not yet been released.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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The two women are coworkers at a clinic, which is about where their similarities end.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Arm argued that similarities to the Arm ISA designate the CPU designs as Arm derivatives, but according to Dr. Annavaran’s testimony, the hardware is still developed independently of the ISA.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The visionary highlights the concept of The Third Entity™, a framework developed by CRR Global that views relationships as distinct entities with their own personalities and dynamics.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their pitch is seductive: a digital workforce imbued with the personality of your favorite brands, ready for your insomniac ping about sandals that don’t fit before a vacation.Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Luckily the owners at the time also wanted to preserve the home’s character and designed the addition to blend in with the original structure.Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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His costar Elle Fanning, who plays Sylvie Russo, a character inspired by the singer’s muse, was a vision in yellow, bringing a sense of nostalgic glamour to the red carpet.Rosana Lai, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
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The cast takes a motorboat to a giant, crusty-ass pirate ship in the middle of the ocean named Sinister, with an uncanny resemblance to the Flying Dutchman from SpongeBob SquarePants.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Pfeiffer responded, sharing her appreciation for the uncanny resemblance.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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These consumers are bored with sameness, have been largely ignored by the current luxury market, and possess the disposable income and taste to demand something different.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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While some American chain stores rely on sameness to satisfy customers, Trader Joe’s has leaned in the other direction.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Aaron has worked the majority of his life to understand the oneness of humanity.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Embracing the oneness of mankind means embracing diversity and welcoming cooperation.Ray Hassen, Austin American-Statesman, 16 May 2024
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In a platform environment where algorithms push content toward glib homogeneity, questions of authorship are decidedly fraught.Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The United States’ relative homogeneity means that such steps could presumably deliver benefits with fewer implementation challenges than in the EU.Matthias Matthijs, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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