independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s 
Examples of independence in a Sentence
She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
He has shown a fierce independence of spirit.
A month after independence, elections were held.
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Data Skrive, New York Times, 11 June 2026
My focus is diversification—across media, search, AI indexing and offline networking—to ensure resilience, stable visibility and independence from unpredictable shifts.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
The Star-Telegram retains independence in decision-making about news coverage.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independence. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
: the quality or state of being independent : freedom from outside control or support
Geographical Definition
Independence
geographical name
In·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
city in western Missouri east of Kansas City population 116,830
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