1
as in independence
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
These actions seek to undermine the very fabric of the democracy on which the Council of Europe and its member States are founded by their destruction of individual freedoms, their suppression of political liberties and their blatant disregard for the rule of law.
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Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
By October 1942, requirements for freedom for single, mixed-race adults had also changed.
—Tracy Slater
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
Advertisement The same has been true for religious freedom.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Tony, trapped in a dead-end job and a suffocating culture, danced for momentary freedom.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
By October 1942, requirements for freedom for single, mixed-race adults had also changed.
—Tracy Slater
july 10, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
Advertisement The same has been true for religious freedom.
—Time, 10 July 2025
Tony, trapped in a dead-end job and a suffocating culture, danced for momentary freedom.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
Noun
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Foster self-confidence and independence in your child.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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A little more than a week later, the Smithsonian asserts its independence and throws its support behind its secretary Lonnie G. Bunch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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That was after Trevor’s mom had jumped through hoops to fill out the forms, seek a special exemption and get proper authorization from the insurer, just as Anthem representatives had told her.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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To do so, however, requires authorization by the federal government.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The Americans were too dominant elsewhere, too loud, too confident, too greedy, too obsessed with individual liberties.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Strong ideas of individual liberty, human freedom, economic growth, sound policy, safe streets and children being educated.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Noun
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As air boss of the USS Midway, Jumper guided scores of evacuation helicopters onto the aircraft carrier’s deck during a chaotic, hair-raising 30-hour period in April 1975, as North Vietnamese forces were taking control of Saigon.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Nothing The best wireless earbuds for most people, Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sound and look great, and have decent noise cancellation, good battery life, and great touch controls.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In truth, planning is the ultimate act of love and liberation.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The group was founded in 1951 after a dynamic period of accelerated change and growth in Iraq following the nation’s liberation from British rule in 1932.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Interns must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car during the internship.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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Candidates made promises to boost small businesses in Detroit a day after the city approved changes to cut red tape in obtaining a business license.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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