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identity

Definition for identity

noun as in person's individuality

noun as in similarity, correspondence

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They will then need to confirm their identity through a TSA system known as TSA Confirm ID, which can check a person’s identity against passport data and other personally identifying information.

Though locally celebrated for its proximity to a scenic railroad and the Hershey chocolate empire, the town’s identity was redefined in March 1979.

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin has defended the tactic of agents wearing masks in order to protect their identities and keep them safe amid reported increased violence against federal officers.

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Several high-level whistleblowers connected to the Special Tasks Department - the official name of Georgia's riot police - helped the BBC determine this chemical's likely identity.

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Every day, the brain turns passing impressions, creative sparks, and emotional experiences into lasting memories that shape our identity and guide our decisions.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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