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
Now more than ever, kitchens are embracing that sense of individuality.
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
Their jewelry speaks to women who aren’t afraid to express their individuality.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025
Are people so affronted that she’s been able to thrive so freely in spite of her individuality which in another lifetime could have easily worked against her?
—Carly Lewis-Oduntan, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Since the brand’s beginnings, Valeria Campello has built the lingerie company’s pillars on fostering individuality, confidence, and femininity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
Their jewelry speaks to women who aren’t afraid to express their individuality.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025
Are people so affronted that she’s been able to thrive so freely in spite of her individuality which in another lifetime could have easily worked against her?
—Carly Lewis-Oduntan, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Since the brand’s beginnings, Valeria Campello has built the lingerie company’s pillars on fostering individuality, confidence, and femininity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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This was a statement of identity, a declaration that Houston’s influence—whether in music, fashion, or culture at large—is undeniable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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Coupled with identity orchestration capabilities, an application fabric allows app owners to define access requirements while enabling identity teams to implement these policies consistently across all platforms.—
Eric Olden,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And yet the funding bill passed by Congress and signed into law by Trump earlier this month included $535 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity that disburses funds to 1,500 local radio and TV stations.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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Dollar Tree, an excellent operator, bought Family Dollar, a terrible entity, for almost $9 billion a decade ago.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Peter Schrager, the NFL insider and TV personality, is leaving Fox Sports and NFL Network with ESPN the leading candidate to be his next destination, sources briefed on the move told The Athletic.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The team wants to determine whether the galaxy and its rapid evolution are truly unique, or if there are more like it in the early universe since a single celestial object is not enough to establish a new model of galaxy formation, Carniani said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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His wrists were slit and there were traces of being hit by a large object and it was discovered that there was poison in his system.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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During a search of his vehicle, officers allegedly located an off-white powder substance which tested positive for opiates along with two other substances which tested positive for cocaine, police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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Causes and Triggers Sensitivity to certain environmental factors, medications, scents, and other substances around you causes vasomotor rhinitis.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Financial time horizon refers to how far into the future individuals consider when making financial decisions.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Another grant was focused on how to improve the experience of lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals who are trying to form their families.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Understanding the reality of innovation can help individuals and organizations stop chasing windmills and, instead, harness their creative potential and build cultures that foster productive and profitable change.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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People who were paying close attention to certain corners of the internet saw this reality coming more than a decade ago in Gamergate, in which an angry online mob waged a virulent harassment campaign against women and diversity in the video game industry.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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However, things are smooth sailing for the couple as they were spotted having dinner with friends in New York City at Crane Club just days before the awards ceremony.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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Other than making music, my go-to thing was riding bikes.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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