1
as in autonomy
the state of being free from the control or power of another
we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding
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as in latitude
the right to act or move freely
as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach
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Recent Examples of freedom
Some of us are afforded the emotional and social freedom to distance ourselves from masculinity without fearing a loss of our identity or belonging.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Brothers pursing several paths to freedom Even if the resentencing bid is denied, Erik and Lyle’s fight for release will be far from over.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Rebels and others are opening the gates of Assad’s many prisons, and the world is watching as captives walk from their cells to freedom.
—Tony Hunter, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The phrase embodies a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, employee well-being, and the freedom to pursue personal passions alongside professional responsibilities.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Brothers pursing several paths to freedom Even if the resentencing bid is denied, Erik and Lyle’s fight for release will be far from over.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Rebels and others are opening the gates of Assad’s many prisons, and the world is watching as captives walk from their cells to freedom.
—Tony Hunter, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The phrase embodies a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, employee well-being, and the freedom to pursue personal passions alongside professional responsibilities.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
Noun
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Their expertise and training usually have their roots in Western, individualistic contexts, steeping them in ideals such as autonomy, empowerment, egalitarianism, and authenticity.—
David Livermore,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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These situations provide excellent opportunities for the other to have complete autonomy over the decisions.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Tweaks to Florida’s Live Local Act may boost developers’ options but frustrate cities Florida developers could gain more latitude from legislative bills this year that aim to piggyback off the state’s law to increase affordable housing.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea and has accused the Philippines—a U.S. treaty ally—of acting as a proxy in American efforts to contain its influence.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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They were met by thousands of U.S. protesters, and a symbolic call for sovereignty turned into a bloody clash, sparking yearslong discussions about how Panama could take over the canal.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finally, the system requires an efficient framework for authorization of all communications and data transfer based on principles of zero trust, in which every action by a user or device is authenticated, authorized and continuously validated.—
Julian Durand,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Related article Top vaccine official forced out of FDA And Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, who was instrumental in the development and authorization of mRNA vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic, was forced out of the agency this month.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The manager leads on a wide range of complex duties requiring a high degree of independence and discretionary judgment.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bailey’s lawsuit is the latest in a prolonged fight between city and state officials over funding of the Kansas City Police Department, which is under state control.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Guam plays a vital role in enabling the ability to operate forward by supporting logistics, command and control, and fleet readiness, the U.S. Navy said.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This visit was very important signal for our partners that Kyiv, much more safety right now, and also very important signal that Great Britain stay together with Ukraine, support Ukraine -- support our country in the fight for our freedom, for our independency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2022
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Yet the careful reader will appreciate the significance of the Puritan Cromwell’s independency.—
Barton Swaim,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2021
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Sauter pleaded no contest to several charges, including vehicular homicide and careless operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license resulting in death.—
Frank Fernandez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The study will be led by a vaccine skeptic who was previously disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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