FREEDOMS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

freedoms

noun

plural of freedom

as in independencies

the state of being free from the control or power of another we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding

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as in latitudes

the right to act or move freely as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach

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Recent Examples of freedoms Serbia is formally seeking membership in the European Union, but the effort has stalled under Vucic, who has faced accusations of clamping down on democratic freedoms, including the media. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026 Serbia is formally seeking membership in the European Union but the effort has stalled under Vucic, who has faced accusations of clamping down on democratic freedoms, including the media. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Restriction of press freedoms has been a cornerstone of Ortega and Murillo’s efforts to concentrate power in recent years. — Ismael López, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Identical countries, with different political systems and freedoms. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 Just two years ago, Fernández, a former economics professor, would’ve blamed Cuba’s clunky bureaucratic system and lack of economic freedoms for any challenges to Cuba’s private sector. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 McFadden’s ruling is a blow for press freedoms within the US military. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 The experience sharpened her understanding of the gap between the freedoms advertised to women and those actually available to them. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026 For Russians themselves, these measures are a stark contrast to the moderate freedoms they were allowed before 2022, when the war began. — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Kings were killed, rights proclaimed, independences declared.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Definition of independences

Noun

But in latitudes like Northern Europe, there are times of the year when there is little or even no sunlight for long periods of time.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
The time points to the moment when the Earth tilts equally toward and away from the Sun and brings nearly equal amounts of daylight to all latitudes.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of latitudes

Noun

However, Copelli took some liberties with the costuming as the outfits had to be breathable given the outdoor environment and allow for the free flowing movement of dancers.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
The Emmy-winning series is known for taking creative liberties to entertain audiences, and season 4 is no exception.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of liberties

Noun

In between are electronic travel authorizations and simplified visa procedures, many of which can be completed relatively quickly.

— Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Many handled important logistical tasks, Forest Service staffers said, like securing authorizations for equipment, land use and water supplies during wildfires.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorizations

Noun

Unlike conventional sports books, which operate on the basis of licenses issued by states, Kalshi and Polymarket argue they are exclusively regulated at a federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Several rapidly expanding startups have failed due to concerns about banking approvals, borrowing licenses and consumer protection.

— Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of licenses

Noun

For operators, the goal is to expand autonomous inspection coverage while maintaining the same access controls and audit procedures used for human workers.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
This not only improves energy efficiency but also creates additional work to build smart controls, battery systems, microgrids, and distributed energy infrastructure.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of controls

Noun

After finishing third in district behind 4A powers Decatur and Springtown last season, the Highlanders won a playoff game for the first time since 1999.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Then, in March this year, the regime passed a new passport law, giving itself broad powers to cancel or reject passport applications if the applicant is deemed a threat to national security, among other reasons.

— Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026

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