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identity

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




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Odysseus’ bow is an extension of his valorous identity.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

It also attaches to regulatory regions throughout the genome that control genes needed to preserve muscle stem cell identity.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

“We are working to ascertain his identity and the motivations.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Nearby, in a mini-exhibit on video games, visitors are asked, “Have you ever experimented with your identity in video games?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Greg Lippmann watched his counterparts at Goldman Sachs find and exploit someone else’s willingness to sell huge amounts of cheap insurance on subprime mortgage bonds and pretty much instantly guessed the seller’s identity.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Scientists still do not know the identities of the ghost and super-archaic populations.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Because Ms. Schumer protected her interviewees’ identities with pseudonyms, we can’t know how these baby boomers did over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

In addition to orchestrating different AI models, the AI Control Tower is now increasingly serving as a gateway to vet nonhuman identities.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

The World Cup gives each of us an opportunity to affirm our identities with pride, and Los Angeles throughout history has been the place that has welcomed these noble acts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Luma took the player cards to Tracy—the referee would need them to verify the identities and ages of the players.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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