1
as in similarity
the state of being exactly alike
although the covers of the two paperback editions of the novel are different, there's a complete identity in the texts
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2
as in personality
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
children begin to form their own identity by the age of two
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Recent Examples of identity
Shanghai, where Chinese cinema first took root, hosts the festival annually as part of its identity as a UNESCO City of Film.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Rohrer was drawn to historical narratives of displacement and identity.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
That idea gives the company a sharper public identity than a clinic built for one half of the room.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Bertha Cazy said early Tuesday morning that the investigation is still underway and the identities of the two people who were killed aren't being released at this time.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Rohrer was drawn to historical narratives of displacement and identity.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
That idea gives the company a sharper public identity than a clinic built for one half of the room.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Bertha Cazy said early Tuesday morning that the investigation is still underway and the identities of the two people who were killed aren't being released at this time.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Using advanced language modeling and similarity analysis, the platform matches an internal job title with the five most relevant benchmark jobs in ERI’s database.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 100-year-old house has been thoughtfully reworked with whimsical interiors that balance personality and polish alongside the comforts of a modern stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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This trio of characters is new to the franchise, though the biggest shift — in addition to seeing Rimura and company in breezy beachwear — is the focus on series mainstay Gobta (Ryan Reynolds; Asuna Tomari).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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The series has attracted attention for, among other things, the size of Ilya’s ass, which, in MarcAurele’s adaptation, is its own character.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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For all their grievances with Didion’s fiction, the women’s lives bear a striking resemblance to Didion’s own.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At a time when algorithms can flatten culture into sameness, stepping into real, physical music communities matters more than ever.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Founded in the 19th century in Iran, the faith centers around principles of humanity and oneness.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The sudden flood of oxytocin accompanying the onset of the drug produces feelings of emotional communion, oneness, and openness.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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On that day, however, as the interior’s darkness surrendered to moody atmospheric light, what was showcased had been developed to combat the homogeneity defining much of the current automotive market, while returning the motor car to the status of statement piece.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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While some celebrities have carved out hyper-specific senses of personal style, there has been a trend toward polished homogeneity.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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