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
But if fashion is about creative expression and individuality, particularly in the context of couture — which represents the highest level of customization and artistry — should more people be completing their outfits this way?
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
As a result, Burks wrote Tall Like Me, a children’s book centered on height, self-confidence and celebrating individuality.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 26 June 2025
The survey noted that Airbnb guests increasingly value quirky, authentic, or unusual features that give rentals a sense of individuality.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
These children are coming of age in a world that values individuality, hyper-personalization, and rapid innovation.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
As a result, Burks wrote Tall Like Me, a children’s book centered on height, self-confidence and celebrating individuality.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 26 June 2025
The survey noted that Airbnb guests increasingly value quirky, authentic, or unusual features that give rentals a sense of individuality.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
These children are coming of age in a world that values individuality, hyper-personalization, and rapid innovation.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for individuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
Noun
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The identity of the suspect has also not been released.—
Kiki Intarasuwan
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Youssef is a bridge of sorts between multiple modes of Muslim identity.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Some stations may find monetary support as applicants for national pots of money, Rooney said, but most, and likely all, funding will come from local and regional entities.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Another option is for business owners to create jobs for Indians in entities both locally and abroad, Kumar said.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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In the initial study of over 1,200 single adults, MacDonald and his team were able to associate these different motivations with a host of personality traits: Intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Commercial opportunities, however, are reserved for a small number of Lionesses, to the highest-profile players: captain, starting striker, winning goalscorer or biggest personality.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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That’s much larger than the two previous interstellar objects, ‘Oumuamua in 2017 and comet 2I/Borisov in 2019.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Remember: magnitude is the scale used by astronomers to measure the apparent brightness of night sky objects.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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These substances have already been banned by several U.S. states and the European Union.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Anthony Newkirk said the toughest thing for Native men to do is ask for help when battling substance abuse or seeking overall wellness, including mental health.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Ahead of Hankison’s sentencing, four individuals, including Taylor’s aunt, Bianca Austin, were arrested outside the federal courthouse while protesting.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Investitures are services in which a working member of the royal family presents insignias to individuals recognized for outstanding contributions in honors lists, which are released twice annually.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal music and reality TV show icon, died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 75.—
Fred Schruers,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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The thing is, no one like me had done a reality show before.—
Matthew Schnipper,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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Then, on June 12, she was awakened in the middle of the night and told to gather her things.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Doing kind things for friends can be mutually beneficial.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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