as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery
the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War
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Recent Examples of liberation
The convergence of these events has given me a unique perspective on leadership, resilience, and the true meaning of liberation.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Media success is only the tip of the iceberg of true Black and trans liberation, which must begin within our bodies, minds, and support networks.
—Ava Pauline Emilione, Them., 29 Apr. 2025
His myopia was at least as deleterious to the liberation of the unconscious mind as his charisma were beneficial.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Does liberation always have to come in pendulum swings, rather than as a less reactive, more thoughtful widening of one’s embrace?
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Media success is only the tip of the iceberg of true Black and trans liberation, which must begin within our bodies, minds, and support networks.
—Ava Pauline Emilione, Them., 29 Apr. 2025
His myopia was at least as deleterious to the liberation of the unconscious mind as his charisma were beneficial.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Does liberation always have to come in pendulum swings, rather than as a less reactive, more thoughtful widening of one’s embrace?
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberation
emancipation
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Lawler: Long before Lord Dunmore promised emancipation to those enslaved, those in bondage already were fleeing to British lines.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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But Brendle took it on as a vehicle to tell a more global story of female emancipation, empowerment, and rights.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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