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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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Along with routine screening through mammography or MRI, some individuals with inherited genetic mutations that greatly increase breast cancer risk may choose preventive surgery, including prophylactic mastectomy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

In some cases, transfers of business jets violate both the general sanctions on exports to Russia and specific sanctions targeting the individuals who ultimately take ownership of the aircraft, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Satish Pillai, the CDC manager for the Ebola response, said "the total individuals that are infected and requiring isolation remains unclear."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It also expressed "deep sorrow for any harm caused to uninvolved individuals".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

My choice of individuals to highlight in this way is not intended to be comprehensive; nor are my discussions of their individual lives and work intended to be complete.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin