1
as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
her individuality showed through in everything she did
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2
as in entity
one that has a real and independent existence
according to immanentism, God is not so much an individuality as an abstract mind or spirit that pervades the world
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Recent Examples of individuality
Large demonstrations are a performance of plurality, with individuals transcending their own individuality to express a larger will.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Even in the closest relationships, personal space acts as oxygen for individuality.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That said, some couples can make cohabiting work even early on, but that’s often due to deep compatibility, strong communication and a balanced approach to maintaining individuality while nurturing their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Today, the spirit of individuality heralded in whiskey advertisements is not reflected in its production.
— Made By History, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025
Even in the closest relationships, personal space acts as oxygen for individuality.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That said, some couples can make cohabiting work even early on, but that’s often due to deep compatibility, strong communication and a balanced approach to maintaining individuality while nurturing their relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Today, the spirit of individuality heralded in whiskey advertisements is not reflected in its production.
— Made By History, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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The wolf has a big representation for Shakira’s identity.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is particularly important because many everyday consumer transactions rely on mainframe technology, including most credit card purchases as well as other steps in financial transactions such as identity verification.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Thankfully, the four of us in the band are mostly aligned politically, which is a gift when our individual personalities are often reduced to a single, public entity.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 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 colossal collision of plotlines and personalities, of wild opposites and weird outcomes?—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What unites these objects, which range from the humble to the humorous, and the extremely high-end?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the candelabras to the pieces of furniture, Visconti’s collections are distinguished by cast-bronze and by furniture and objects that take their inspiration from organic forms and are sometimes even sculpted with pieces the designer herself collects in nature.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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This gap results in untreated conditions and higher health care costs, which contribute to issues such as homelessness and substance abuse.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Creating a culture of fear by persecuting unpopular individuals and groups?—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Jack McCumber was a real estate and business appraiser with an information systems background before getting hired by the IRS for its Large Business and International unit, which audits high-net-worth individuals and companies with more than $10 million in assets.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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That was a sobering realization—that no amount of privilege or preparation could shield me from the realities that so many women, especially Black women, face every day.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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His reality competition show Beast Games aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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And also, thinking about thousands of others going through the same thing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the couple’s patient died, the last thing that Teddy wanted to do was discuss the fact that Owen had slept with someone else.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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