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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
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.
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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
There are other cultures with strong streaks of individualism, like those in Scandinavia, but the American brand of individualism is unique.
—K. Ward Cummings, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
This was a big swing because unions had been a popular target during the two Red Scares (one after each World War), presented as a threat to rugged individualism and capitalism.
—Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
There are other cultures with strong streaks of individualism, like those in Scandinavia, but the American brand of individualism is unique.
—K. Ward Cummings, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
This was a big swing because unions had been a popular target during the two Red Scares (one after each World War), presented as a threat to rugged individualism and capitalism.
—Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individualism
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Nanna has since learned new tricks and is starting potty training.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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One of the best tricks to staying healthy is to base yourself near a gym.Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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The pretext for the prosecution was that Dr. Haim violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which is designed to safeguard from public disclosure the identities and confidential medical information of patients.The Editors, National Review, 16 Jan. 2025
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The man’s identity and details of his injuries were not released.Mark Price, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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With all the negative traits, the Yankees likely don't see him as a fit for their 2025 lineup.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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To start, O'Donnell said, seek feedback from former colleagues and managers about your strengths and areas for improvement, and then assess which traits are consistently mentioned.Natalie Wu, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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These offensive characteristics are complemented by his smart movement inside the penalty area, which is visible in his goals for Frankfurt.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Expressive costumes are replaced by worn prison uniforms designed to strip these men of their individuality.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Foreman suggested that theater could take place without performers, but his theatrical canvases deployed actors of unforgettable individuality.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Common features in children who claim to have led a previous life include a verbal precocity and mannerisms at odds with that of the rest of the family.Saskia Solomon, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Brody was 7 years old when his grandfather died, but the memories of his speech and mannerisms left their mark.E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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Born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana, David Keith Lynch had a quintessentially American upbringing that belied the eccentricity of his later works.Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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His character as criminal profiler quickly became a fan favorite with his analytical skills, his eccentricities — and his ever-changing hair.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Individualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individualism. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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