individualist

Example Sentences

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“And I think those with the most power and influence are in the individualist frame.”

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Brazilian showman Lucas Pinheiro Braathen bagged South America's first-ever Winter Olympic medal on Saturday, his giant slalom victory capping a dream for the self-proclaimed individualist.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Part of his appeal also stems from his individualist candor and public distrust of institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

I talk about American society as a hyper individualist society.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024

"Serious? I know they're serious. That's how come I brought them. This opportunist thinks that because he's got a little more education he's better than anybody else. He's what Brother Jack calls a petty—petty individualist!"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison