identity

[ahy-den-ti-tee, ih-den-] / aɪˈdɛn tɪ ti, ɪˈdɛn- /

NOUN

person's individuality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character existence identification integrity name personality status

STRONG

circumstances coherence distinctiveness oneness particularity self singleness singularity uniqueness

WEAK

ipseity selfdom selfhood selfness

Antonyms

WEAK

difference dissimilarity opposition

NOUN

similarity, correspondence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equality unity

STRONG

accord agreement congruence congruity empathy equivalence identicalness likeness oneness rapport resemblance sameness selfsameness semblance similitude unanimity uniformity

Antonyms

STRONG

difference disagreement dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

opposition

Example Sentences

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No details were immediately shared on the identities of the victims, but Goncalves said the wounded were in "critical condition."

From Barron's

For Gomis, addressing the question of dual identity means dealing with "different ways of talking about the same thing at heart".

From Barron's

"These iconic cranes are an important part of Scotland's history and cultural identity," he said.

From BBC

The court orders cover the identities of those who survived the shooting, but allow the survivors to self-identify if they wish.

From BBC

What steps should companies take to better verify the identities of remote IT workers?

From The Wall Street Journal