1
as in person
a member of the human race
every individual has value
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2
as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
our general concept of what constitutes a chair is based on our experience with many individuals that were called chairs
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as in subjective
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
everyone has his or her own individual opinion about the subject, but you will have to work together
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2
as in separate
not the same or shared
guest rooms at the inn have individual bathrooms
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3
as in distinct
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
he's got a highly individual laugh that I would know anywhere
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Recent Examples of individual
Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
If praise always goes to individuals, knowledge sharing slows down.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Either pinch individual leaves from the plant or use clean pruning shears to cut 6-inch stems about 1 or 2 inches from the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The jump isn’t just due to individuals spending more, an NRF spokesperson told me; a greater number of people are also choosing to buy dorm decor in the first place.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
If praise always goes to individuals, knowledge sharing slows down.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Canyon Coaster Adventure Park Swoop through mountainside pines for thrills on an alpine coaster — individual carts with sledlike seating.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Either pinch individual leaves from the plant or use clean pruning shears to cut 6-inch stems about 1 or 2 inches from the base of the plant.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individual
Noun
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As a for-profit entity, how can the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel accept donations?—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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During a conference call with analysts at 10 a.m. ET, investors will be looking for more information on how the combined entities will operate and how Foot Locker will fit into the overall strategy.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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You could be forgiven for thinking humans are no longer part of the equation, that AI can take over the slow, subjective aspects of hiring to deliver better results faster.—
David Paffenholz,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Director Luca Guadagnino and first-time screenwriter Nora Garrett seem convinced this is all very provocative, very now with its hard questions and subjective truths.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The coastal region would remain California while inland areas would form a new state with separate representation and governance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The wave of recalls, which also include certain Lincoln vehicles, are part of three separate notices that Ford issued on Aug. 22 to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and were posted by the agency this week.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Each provider offers distinct benefits, from low introductory prices to high-speed fiber connections.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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These new colorways maintain the model’s multi-texture dial construction while offering distinct visual identities with unique color tones and finishes.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So far, local authorities have done little to search the water for the remaining men, despite pleas from Flores' family and homeless outreach groups.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Judge Hartig’s psychological evaluation By Hartig’s own description, concerns with her mental health arose long before the two men’s cases and Deputy Reckling’s death.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The object was found over the side of an embankment in the forest, according to the release.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The relative offered a coda to the shipwreck discovery story with a personal, and emotional, one of his own.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This subtle bait and switch from a national identity crisis to a personal identity crisis is imaginative and, for a time, intriguing, with Gadebois doing some very heavy lifting as the bad guy that means well but, nevertheless, behaves appallingly.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Individual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individual. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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