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as in autonomy
the ability to care for one's self
children are supposed to achieve some measure of independence by the time they are 18—so it's time for that 30-year-old to move out!
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as in sovereignty
the state of being free from the control or power of another
college freshmen often revel in their newfound independence
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Recent Examples of independence
This was the final battle in the Texas Revolution that secured the state’s independence.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Strength training, including squats, supports bone density, mobility, and independence, especially after age 50.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
This parenting method helps build a sense of independence, while still prioritizing the closeness and bonding that comes with this parenting style.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Strength training, including squats, supports bone density, mobility, and independence, especially after age 50.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
This parenting method helps build a sense of independence, while still prioritizing the closeness and bonding that comes with this parenting style.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for independence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for independence
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Attendees could watch autonomy in action and ride in the company’s new SUV, the R2 — all right in Tesla’s backyard.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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More recently, popstar Bad Bunny alluded to ideas of Puerto Rican independence and sovereignty during his Super Bowl halftime show, which garnered more than 4 billion views.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Iran maintains a military presence there, but its sovereignty is disputed by the UAE.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon had accepted his compromise, Altman implied, because his safeguards were not smuggled into the contract as an arbitrary restriction of Pentagon freedom.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Enslaved by a tyrannical regime for nearly half a century, everyday Iranians long passionately for their freedom, as the rebellion earlier this year showed.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 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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Since the revolution, the regime’s economic policy has focused on self-sufficiency while working to gain access to global markets.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Leaders see it as a community meant to provide an affordable, longterm place to live to help families reach self-sufficiency and stability.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Beijing’s decision to double down on self-reliance underscores the urgency of weaning itself off Western technology.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The latest signals from Beijing’s political gathering have reinforced the view that tech self-reliance and industrial upgrading will anchor economic growth in the years to come.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independence. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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