individualism

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Some Washington watchers have praised her for what they call her independence and individualism, while others say her accomplishments fall short of previous first ladies such as Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Nancy Reagan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Solo travel bookings on platforms like Trip.com Group rose over 20% year-over-year in 2024, reflecting a shift towards individualism.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

He established a personalized imprint through music that nonetheless invited individualism and exuded a communal spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Americans have historically been hyperfocused on individualism, which can make community-oriented thinking difficult.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025

“Here we see both liberals and conservatives endorsing the same meta-narrative of American individualism: When individuals get ahead, the group triumphs. When individuals succeed, American democracy prevails.”

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander