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identity

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




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But when Ruby was born, her entire identity shifted to motherhood.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

The third body is still undergoing DNA testing to determine identity, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

"Surnames have a close connection to identity," says University of Chester lecturer Dr Harry Parkin, who has studied the history of names.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

According to a 2024 Pew Research study, the fastest-growing religious identity in America is “none.”

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Not only did Gertie maintain her identity, but she brought her husband with her to Carville as well.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Authorities have not released the identities of the two passengers who remain unaccounted for.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that requires special software to access, masking user identities through encrypted networks.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

They confirmed the identities of 13 victims killed in the fire, including a Laotian national.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Voters, he said, don’t dissect candidates’ identities and attributes the way political professionals do.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

“Here is what the Chumley family has communicated to me thus far about how the contest will work: ‘Judges, whose identities will not be disclosed, will be observing your performance for the next several weeks.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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