individuals

NOUN

singular person, thing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

child entity human being man party person woman

STRONG

being body character creature dude existence material matter mortal number personage self singleton somebody soul stuff substance type unit

WEAK

something

Antonyms

STRONG

abstract inanimate nothing nothingness one

WEAK

group

Example Sentences

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"One individual's sample was confirmed positive for hantavirus on May 16," a statement from Public Health Agency of Canada said Sunday.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Keeping smoke out of one individual’s lungs is a small benefit compared to keeping smoking out of the public eye.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

They are a credit off an individual’s federal tax liability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This approach could lead to more personalized strategies for identifying and treating neurodevelopmental conditions based on each individual's brain profile.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

This highly refined coordination and cooperation must be multiplied out across eight individuals of varying statures and physiques to make the most of each individual’s strengths.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown