1
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
he doesn't want to go to the sales conference, but he doesn't have that liberty
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as in freedoms
the state of being free from the control or power of another
the hope that the country's first-ever elections will usher in a new era of liberty and respect for the rule of law
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Recent Examples of liberties
Some adaptations, such as Normal People, based on the novel by Sally Rooney, are single-season entities that don't stray too far from the source material, while others take far more liberties.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Though a mostly faithful adaptation, the movie does take some liberties, especially with its murderous ending.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Brewery co-founder Justin Tawse Brigham, 44, was charged Thursday with three felonies, including statutory rape of a child under 15, first-degree burglary, and indecent liberties with a child.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
Brigham has been charged with first-degree burglary, statutory rape of a child by an adult, and indecent liberties with a child.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
According to court records obtained by USA TODAY, Justin Tawse Brigham, 44, was charged with three felonies, including statutory rape of a child under 15, first-degree burglary and indecent liberties with a child.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Davis has long argued that religious liberties conflict with Obergefell.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the characters del Toro takes the most liberties with is Elizabeth.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court is considering three main questions with respect to the tariffs, added Josh Robbins, an attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest law firm that defends Americans’ liberties when threatened by government overreach.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2025
Though a mostly faithful adaptation, the movie does take some liberties, especially with its murderous ending.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
Brewery co-founder Justin Tawse Brigham, 44, was charged Thursday with three felonies, including statutory rape of a child under 15, first-degree burglary, and indecent liberties with a child.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
Brigham has been charged with first-degree burglary, statutory rape of a child by an adult, and indecent liberties with a child.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
According to court records obtained by USA TODAY, Justin Tawse Brigham, 44, was charged with three felonies, including statutory rape of a child under 15, first-degree burglary and indecent liberties with a child.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Davis has long argued that religious liberties conflict with Obergefell.
—NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the characters del Toro takes the most liberties with is Elizabeth.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court is considering three main questions with respect to the tariffs, added Josh Robbins, an attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest law firm that defends Americans’ liberties when threatened by government overreach.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberties
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Attorney General Pam Bondi, meanwhile, celebrated the decision and reiterated the Administration’s resolve to push back against freedoms of gender identity and expression.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sisi has since cracked down on dissent and civic freedoms.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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With Kate in red, Queen Camilla in blue, and Brigitte in white, the three women’s color choices made up the colors of France’s flag, as well as the colors of the Union Jack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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When the choices aren’t great, pushing things can easily worsen situations.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Liberties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberties. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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