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Sort of parade one's individuality (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

identity

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'one's individuality' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for identity that I've seen before include "it may precede crisis" , "Sameness - individuality" , "Condition of being a specified person" , "Distinct personality of an individual" , "Close affinity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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