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
Roberto Coin is laser-focused on giving every woman the power to celebrate her individuality.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
But unlike their wooden predecessors, these lacked the craftsmanship and individuality that defined the earlier era.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Athletes who showcase their individuality—through mic’d-up segments, social media and candid interviews—build stronger connections with fans.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 24 May 2025
Each look was a nod to individuality and an embrace of maximalism in its most refined form.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality
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Okta shares are tumbling around 12% this morning after the identity security provider last night issued what appeared to be conservative guidance.—
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Building the Future on Flexibility According to Rama, the future of identity governance is modular.—
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Earlier this year, the Legislature passed a law barring local governments from passing ordinances to restrict presidential libraries, making the state the entity that would have authority over a future Trump library.—
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These are very different entities than NPR and PBS—some have roots in the counter-propaganda operations of the Second World War and the Cold War, and all of them are still seen as tools of U.S. soft power—but they are designed to be editorially independent, and often do produce good journalism.—
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
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The team used advanced computational methods to identify the object’s distinctive trajectory pattern in the sky.—
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The discovery marks the first time that such objects, called long-period transients, have been detected in X-rays, the team said in announcing the findings.—
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When the substance contains more the 0.3% THC in it.—
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So far, most of what’s known about the substance’s effects on the brain comes from studies in rats and in cells grown in a lab dish – not in people.—
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Pet Zebra Remains 'On the Loose' in Tennessee After Escaping Home and Causing Chaos on Interstate In a video shared by the Associated Press on Instagram, the elephant stands in the middle of the store as individuals inside work to shoo him out.—
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In this note, Hale suggests that synthetic formulas can be a suitable alternative for individuals with sensitivities, particularly synthetic detergent bar soaps, also known as syndet bars.—
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The reality is that demand for best-in-class cybersecurity is only going to grow as artificial intelligence advances and hackers adopt increasingly sophisticated tools.—
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But beneath these praises of innovation can hide the potential to lose control over reality.—
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Viewed from within China, things had been looking up after the world’s two largest economies agreed to dramatically roll back steep tariffs – a conciliatory step in a trade war that had threatened the entire global trading system.—
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There are few things more frustrating than having your workflow derailed by glitchy or confusing software.—
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“Individuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/individuality. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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