identity

noun

ī-ˈden-tə-tē How to pronounce identity (audio)
Definition of identitynext
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 With Fisk in the periphery — or at her office, or in the same ballroom — every second is an opportunity to reveal Matt’s true identity and push Heather out of his life for good. — Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025 Instead, the agency said people would have to take steps to authenticate their claim and prove their identity online or through an in-person visit. — Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025 Enter your full name, email address, phone number and date of birth to verify your identity. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 Although Nass attempted to account for the role of culture in his reasoning about gender and social identity, the experimental designs used in his lab’s research could not account for the influence of culture on his test subjects. — Sarah A. Bell, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for identity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity
  1. similarity
  2. personality
  3. character
  4. resemblance
  5. sameness
  6. oneness
  7. homogeneity
Noun
  • Despite surface similarities, there was no official connection between the two shows.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The plan bears similarities to the U.K.’s AI Action Plan announced earlier this year.
    — Ryan Browne, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of similarity
Noun
  • This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This perspective inspired her to taste her way around the globe to seek out the stories and personalities behind the bottles.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of personality
Noun
  • Over time, though, the character began to resemble Warner Bros. Discovery president David Zaslav, who famously sought to permanently shelve projects like Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme for tax write-offs.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But after Bonet departed the series following its first season, the focus shifted to characters played by Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, and Charnele Brown.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of character
Noun
  • The pair both wore dapper looks for the occasion — and showed off their striking resemblance to each other.
    — Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The violin maker David Rattray, who did restorations on the instrument in 2016 and published a book on Scottish violin makers, said in an email that the decorations only bore a superficial resemblance to Norwegian Hardanger fiddles, which often sport elaborate pen-and-ink patterns.
    — Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of resemblance
Noun
  • Banking has become functionally correct but emotionally devoid, with the industry swimming in a sea of sameness.
    — Michael Abbott, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • For one, many adult women with autism rely on sameness and routine for safety.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of sameness
Noun
  • 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
  • The illusion of separation, the truth of universal oneness.
    — Oshan Jarow, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of oneness
Noun
  • Political scientists have identified long-standing trends that have contributed to the deepening polarization of Congress, including the growing ideological homogeneity of each party and the breakdown of the media into echo chambers.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Teams that include varied perspectives, talents, and qualities consistently outperform those that rely on trait homogeneity.
    — Imamu "Mu" Tomlinson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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