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
On the runways two themes emerged: a return to a classical femininity and a call for individuality and the end of cookie-cutter, formula dressing.
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Today, the spirit of individuality heralded in whiskey advertisements is not reflected in its production.
— Made By History, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
And his collection is a testament to fashion as a means of self-expression and individuality.
—Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
These chromatic statements enhance complexion with each pigment designed to reflect style and individuality — adding a touch of spring flare and glow.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
Today, the spirit of individuality heralded in whiskey advertisements is not reflected in its production.
— Made By History, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
And his collection is a testament to fashion as a means of self-expression and individuality.
—Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
These chromatic statements enhance complexion with each pigment designed to reflect style and individuality — adding a touch of spring flare and glow.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for individuality
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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Enter your full name, email address, phone number and date of birth to verify your identity.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The combined entity will become the eighth-largest bank covered by government deposit insurance, the Fed said.—
Chris Prentice and Saeed Azhar,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This year, the two entities solicited corporations to donate $75,000 to $200,000 in sponsorships with the promise of on-campus branding and logo displays typically banned due to concerns of private gain spurred by taxpayer dollars.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
20 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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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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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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Within the compulsively readable and entertaining pages of all her stories, Weiner loads complex issues that resonate in women’s lives – body image and weight shaming; motherhood and infertility; infidelity; addiction and substance abuse, just to name a few.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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In turn, this means that studying the effects of neuroplasticity has less to do with trying to identify whether the exact same neurons are being connected in different individuals, and more to do with looking for patterns that hint at some sort of underlying rules.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
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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The incident was filmed for Paul's new reality TV program Paul American.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu April 10, 2025 A playful rivalry is one thing.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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