How to Use identity in a Sentence

identity

noun
  • The identity of the criminal is not known.
  • They produced their passports as proof of their identities.
  • They arrested the wrong man. It was a case of mistaken identity.
  • As children grow, they establish their own identities.
  • His art reflects his cultural identity.
  • That's what pushed her to hide her trans identity at the time.
    — Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 27 Aug. 2021
  • This isn’t a line that’s meant to change your face or your identity.
    — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2018
  • The identity of the man who died has not yet been released.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • But through two games, the Wolves have no identity.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The spokesman said the ages and identity of the two are unknown.
    — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, 29 Aug. 2019
  • The identity and age of the girl have not been released.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Both ask me to let go of roles that have become a part of my identity.
    — Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
  • The identities of the two girls have not been released.
    — Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The identity of the man has not yet been released.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Yet each town brings its own identity to the process of revival, too.
    — Carmen K. Sisson, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2017
  • Their identities and roles in the crash were not released.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
  • To be so in love with your identity that your very essence cannot be contained.
    — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022
  • To be so in love with your identity that your very essence cannot be contained.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The man, whose identity has not been released, died at the scene.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 May 2026
  • So far there is no word on the age or the identity of the person who was hurt.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • There is no identity around this program right now.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Their identities have not been revealed at this time.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • But there are more issues than just identity.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The man’s identity has yet to be released.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Schools are where civic identity begins to form.
    — Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This isn’t a common method to prove identity.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • His age and identity have not been released.
    — Peter D'oench, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The man’s identity has not yet been confirmed.
    — Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Their identities have not yet been made public.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The sense of identity is a story.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026

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