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
Davis has long argued that religious liberties conflict with Obergefell.
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NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the characters del Toro takes the most liberties with is Elizabeth.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The 1931 Frankenstein took several creative liberties with Shelley's novel — including changing the protagonist's name.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 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
Meanwhile, Aleiss points out artistic liberties that erode accuracy.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie chronicles Cheney’s life – at times with some creative liberties – from his path in rural 1960s Wyoming to the White House.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
All families are now less safe and left vulnerable to politicians and a Court that has abandoned its duty to protect personal liberties.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Keith Urban's romantic lyrical liberties are to be taken very lightly — so says the country singer amid his divorce from Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the characters del Toro takes the most liberties with is Elizabeth.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
The 1931 Frankenstein took several creative liberties with Shelley's novel — including changing the protagonist's name.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 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
Meanwhile, Aleiss points out artistic liberties that erode accuracy.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The movie chronicles Cheney’s life – at times with some creative liberties – from his path in rural 1960s Wyoming to the White House.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
All families are now less safe and left vulnerable to politicians and a Court that has abandoned its duty to protect personal liberties.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Keith Urban's romantic lyrical liberties are to be taken very lightly — so says the country singer amid his divorce from Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberties
Noun
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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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Those policy choices have contributed to declining aquifers and greater vulnerability when rainfall is insufficient.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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People are acting entirely too entitled to information about each other's private reproductive choices.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Liberties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberties. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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