INDIVIDUALITY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

individuality

noun

ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē

Definition of individuality

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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nonentity

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Recent Examples of individuality There’s never been a stronger desire to know the ins and outs of our physical being, to harbor on our individuality, often with the help of devices—from Neko Scans to the Oura Ring. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 His primary goals on the microphone are authenticity and individuality. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 After seasons of quiet luxury dominating the fashion scene, designers, tastemakers, and Hollywood’s elite are now incorporating bold colors, prints, unique styling, and individuality into their wardrobes again. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026 Just as Carolyn remained her authentic self despite all eyes being on her, Sarah possesses that same rare individuality. — Sarah Michelle Gellar, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for individuality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for individuality

Noun

Chili’s clearly broken up over losing his CO job and, with it, his identity.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The new Marvel series will see the hero grapple with his identity and humanity while evading a bounty hunter and reuniting with his son.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of identity

Noun

To support its ambitions, Le Large operates on a hybrid model, combining a nonprofit association that has an endowment fund and a commercial entity responsible for venue rentals and private events.

— Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Throughout the war in Iran, Chinese entities have also supplied Tehran with satellite imagery, including images of a base in Jordan that Iran struck in July, resulting in the deaths of three American service members.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of entity

Noun

There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Piane’s compositions provided a foundation for contestants to showcase their personalities, give memorable performances and embrace the camp and theatricality that became hallmarks of the franchise.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of personality

Noun

Astronomers were left with the troublesome task of pairing up two weird objects, smushing them together and hoping to get Lucifer as a result.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
According to the team, the coordination is important because pushing or lifting an object changes the forces acting on a humanoid’s body.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of object

Noun

Pappas has also supported strict limits on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are synthetic chemicals that can be found in an array of consumer products, including clothing, shampoo, electronics, and cleaning products.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Discovery of the substance immediately made Tak Sumaya, an assistant professor who helped identify it in the coffee maker water, suspicious.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

Those tools include apps that allow individuals to receive cash in between paychecks and are costing them hundreds of dollars each year in fees, according to a recent report.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Arrington said the individual was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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