1
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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2
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
With Fisk in the periphery — or at her office, or in the same ballroom — every second is an opportunity to reveal Matt’s true identity and push Heather out of his life for good.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Instead, the agency said people would have to take steps to authenticate their claim and prove their identity online or through an in-person visit.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Enter your full name, email address, phone number and date of birth to verify your identity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Although Nass attempted to account for the role of culture in his reasoning about gender and social identity, the experimental designs used in his lab’s research could not account for the influence of culture on his test subjects.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Instead, the agency said people would have to take steps to authenticate their claim and prove their identity online or through an in-person visit.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Enter your full name, email address, phone number and date of birth to verify your identity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Although Nass attempted to account for the role of culture in his reasoning about gender and social identity, the experimental designs used in his lab’s research could not account for the influence of culture on his test subjects.
—Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
Noun
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Despite surface similarities, there was no official connection between the two shows.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The similarities between the two bucks are striking, D&DH noted, but the source of the photo is unverified.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This perspective inspired her to taste her way around the globe to seek out the stories and personalities behind the bottles.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over time, though, the character began to resemble Warner Bros. Discovery president David Zaslav, who famously sought to permanently shelve projects like Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme for tax write-offs.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Creating timepieces that bear little resemblance to ordinary wristwatches (which traditionally feature a dial plate and hands, and attached by a strap, designed to be worn around the wrist) may seem like an unexpected move for Chanel, known for its classic styles.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today the flat features a sleek, minimalist kitchen; a formal dining room for 10; a study; and a primary suite with large bay windows, a dressing room, and a very modern bathroom that likely bears little resemblance to Jagger’s days.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a sea of sameness, good is no longer good enough.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Category theory provides a common template for describing these different notions of sameness.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Several times, as another musician plays, Monk stands center stage and spins in place, in febrile oneness with the music.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The process of forming the people, creating the conditions for national homogeneity, was and still is accompanied by ethnic cleansing—or sometimes genocide.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Political scientists have identified long-standing trends that have contributed to the deepening polarization of Congress, including the growing ideological homogeneity of each party and the breakdown of the media into echo chambers.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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