Independence Day
noun
: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence
specifically
: July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
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Although an announcement from the Air Force did not specify exactly when the plane would be ready, the timing coincides with July 4 Independence Day and Semiquincentennial celebrations.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The outdoor complex has seen several new tenants announced or opening, including Crate & Barrel which is expected to open close to Independence Day, Ascension Coffee Roastery slated to open sometime in August and Rothy’s, which recently opened near Vuori and across from Tecovas.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
This Independence Day, join us and headliner Noah Kahan at Stateside, our very first music festival.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Beyond Gossip Girl, Colin has built a long and versatile career across television, film, and the stage, with notable roles in projects like Independence Day and As the World Turns.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The outdoor complex has seen several new tenants announced or opening, including Crate & Barrel which is expected to open close to Independence Day, Ascension Coffee Roastery slated to open sometime in August and Rothy’s, which recently opened near Vuori and across from Tecovas.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
This Independence Day, join us and headliner Noah Kahan at Stateside, our very first music festival.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Beyond Gossip Girl, Colin has built a long and versatile career across television, film, and the stage, with notable roles in projects like Independence Day and As the World Turns.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Independence Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Independence%20Day. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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