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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
the director agreed to make the film only on the condition that she be given complete autonomy for the casting
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as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
finding the mother country's treatment of them oppressive and intolerable, the 13 British colonies made the momentous decision to seek autonomy
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Recent Examples of autonomy
Catalina Island Camps director Tom Horner explained that sleep-away camps like his offer a range of benefits, from digital detox to autonomy (no offense, parents) and a break from regular schedules.
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Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
There will never be Israeli security without Palestinian autonomy; there will never be Palestinian autonomy without Israeli security.
—Faith Salie, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the Magic City episode is not simply about league control versus team autonomy.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But the thousands of Kurds know their aspirations for political autonomy and their historical opposition to Iran’s clerical rule have made that unlikely.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for autonomy
Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
There will never be Israeli security without Palestinian autonomy; there will never be Palestinian autonomy without Israeli security.
—Faith Salie, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the Magic City episode is not simply about league control versus team autonomy.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But the thousands of Kurds know their aspirations for political autonomy and their historical opposition to Iran’s clerical rule have made that unlikely.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autonomy
Noun
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Make choices that satisfy your soul.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The choice of Walsh over Baylor Scheierman — who started for Brown on Friday and has been above Walsh on the depth chart for the last two-plus months — was notable, as the former had not started a game since New Year’s Day.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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When choosing where to stay, hostels and guesthouses with communal spaces are ideal for solo travelers who want a mix of independence and social connection.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Chavez and Dolores Huerta are as familiar to me as leaders of my own country who fought for independence from British colonial rule.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tehran rejected the list and presented a five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Iran rejected the offer and presented its own five-point proposal that included reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the waterway.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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As gangs continue to expand and consolidate territorial control, journalists remain in growing danger, according to the commission and other press freedom groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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That sense of freedom—of the gaze, of emotion, and of expression—is part of what made Farrokhzad the Iranian New Wave’s confrontational exemplar.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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“Autonomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autonomy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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