individualist

Example Sentences

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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

Brandel Chamblee, a former American player and prominent commentator, still believes DeChambeau is an individualist and described him as a "captain's nightmare"

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

They were subtle reminders that Bryant, as fierce of an individualist as he was, reveled in being a part of tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2024

He was a strong and able man, but he was an individualist who ignored the advice of the executive and took decisions unilaterally.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela