as in liberation
the act of setting free from slavery
a book discussing the role that emancipation played in the nation's history
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Recent Examples of emancipation
After emancipation, these traditions symbolized more than just celebration for Black Texans.
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Bobby J. Smith Ii,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Marx, in turn, cast the dialectic in economic terms, establishing the emancipation of the proletariat as history’s goal.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Blending the tones of romantic comedy with a story of personal emancipation, the series follows a journey of self-discovery, ambition, and unexpected love.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Such a short intervening space after emancipation.
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Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Bobby J. Smith Ii,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Marx, in turn, cast the dialectic in economic terms, establishing the emancipation of the proletariat as history’s goal.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Blending the tones of romantic comedy with a story of personal emancipation, the series follows a journey of self-discovery, ambition, and unexpected love.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Such a short intervening space after emancipation.
—
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for emancipation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emancipation
liberation
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Thousands of Black men fought in the conflict for the Continental Army, the British or in pursuit of their own chance at liberation.
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But the record is not merely a powerful plea for liberation.
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“Emancipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emancipation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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