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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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
Whether an accent wall or a whole room, wallpaper is a way to add individuality into a space.
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
This shift reframes the balance between individuality and community — less about chasing applause and more about contributing something to the greater good of mankind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Carol is one of just a handful of people on the planet who are immune and retain their individuality.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Dec. 2025
On Vince Gilligan’s postapocalyptic drama series, Pluribus, Carol Sturka (played by Rhea Seehorn) is one of 13 people immune to an alien virus that has absorbed every other living person’s personality into a collective consciousness, erasing their individuality.
—Maris Kreizman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
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Sensory design has played an enormous role in developing this new identity for the bathroom, and the 2026 NKBA Bath Trends Report shows that numerous sensory trends are expected to continue gaining mainstream traction.—
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Police have not released name or identity of the man suspected shooting Patterson and his roommate.—
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Anjula Acharia is deepening her partnership with Warner Music Group, launching a new management entity under the 5 Junction umbrella less than a year after establishing the label.—
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There are thousands of entities across the state that receive property taxes, including school districts, cities, and county governments.—
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Over the course of his life, Reagan worked as a clothing salesman, actor, radio personality, author, and political commentator.—
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But his personality is different.—
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
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Each specimen’s unique characteristics reminded him of the patterns and patinas that distinguish the objects at the family’s haveli, or nobleman’s mansion, in the Pink City.—
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Police arrested Andy Alcantara-Beltre, 33, of Dorchester and charged him with unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition, trafficking a Class A substance (over 100 grams), and possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (crack cocaine).—
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These substances are crucial in producing everything from electric vehicle batteries to cutting-edge military hardware — vital currency in the global tech battle with China and others.—
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And when unlawful acts are committed, hold individuals accountable.—
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Investigators are asking for the public's help identifying three individuals seen on surveillance video riding ATVs and a dune buggy through Ridley Township streets.—
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.—
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And the reality of Victoria Park is much more wonderful.—
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This applies universally to how 40-somethings view 50-somethings; 40-something women mostly covet 50-something men because they’ve been burned by their same-age spouses and want a grown-up.—
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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