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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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
Others chimed in with their own humorous mistaken animal identity experiences.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 May 2025
The app, based on the same technology as the EU Digital Wallet, can be implemented by the Member States and then used by online service providers to verify if the user is over 18 without revealing further identity information, thus fully respecting their privacy.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Art has always been an essential part of Zegna’s identity.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The king said that among the priorities for the government is protection of the French language and Quebec culture, which are at the heart of Canadian identity.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 May 2025
The app, based on the same technology as the EU Digital Wallet, can be implemented by the Member States and then used by online service providers to verify if the user is over 18 without revealing further identity information, thus fully respecting their privacy.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
Art has always been an essential part of Zegna’s identity.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The king said that among the priorities for the government is protection of the French language and Quebec culture, which are at the heart of Canadian identity.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
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There are definite similarities between Federal and Georgian-style architecture, as Federal can be viewed as an evolution of the latter.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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This similarity argues that the drug spending premium in the U.S. simply reflects the overall differences in total healthcare spending.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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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.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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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.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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For one final time, there is cause to raise a glass to a character who, for better and worse, is the club’s player of the season.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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And, of course, with my character there wasn’t a lot there.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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This is a mid-size crossover SUV with some resemblance to a Jeep Renegade from the front, albeit with a much more contemporary spin.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The Humane Rescue Alliance of Washington, DC, provided photos of adoptable dogs with some resemblance to that dog.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Because with the lack of themes and changing locations, there is a definite sameness about them.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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If the sameness in the photos is not history repeating itself exactly, it could be considered history rhyming.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Several times, as another musician plays, Monk stands center stage and spins in place, in febrile oneness with the music.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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Without succumbing to a sappy ending, Reza makes a strong case for valuing relationships over intellectual homogeneity — an outlook that can feel either naïve or hopeful in polarizing times.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Sourcing And Identification: Casting A Wide Net Referral-heavy hiring reinforces homogeneity.—
Rachel Baptiste, CPCC,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Identity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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