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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
Pop songs operate on a smaller scale than two-hour movies, and, despite those constraints, the liberties that Charli and Keane take in blending pop hooks and orchestral chaos gives their soundtrack album an impressive vastness.
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Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
By taking those liberties from citizens on the basis of ancestry, the government’s application of the constitution, in the eyes of the resisters, was inconsistent with those fundamental principles and inalienable rights.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The declaration’s powerful assertions of rights and liberties reverberated across the globe and are clearly echoed in the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic, which is the foundational document of the modern Irish state.
—Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Widespread torture, political imprisonment, attacks on collective worker rights and restrictions on basic liberties often appear long before large-scale killings begin.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The organization took some strong liberties with the data.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
But Parker has also taken a few creative liberties and made adaptational alterations — including a key conversation that the showrunner now regrets leaving out.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Guardrails must be placed inside legislation to ensure that Texans’ privacy, liberties, safety, job opportunities, and cognition are protected from the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
My issue isn’t with the liberties themselves—every good adaptation takes its share of them.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
By taking those liberties from citizens on the basis of ancestry, the government’s application of the constitution, in the eyes of the resisters, was inconsistent with those fundamental principles and inalienable rights.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The declaration’s powerful assertions of rights and liberties reverberated across the globe and are clearly echoed in the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic, which is the foundational document of the modern Irish state.
—Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Widespread torture, political imprisonment, attacks on collective worker rights and restrictions on basic liberties often appear long before large-scale killings begin.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The organization took some strong liberties with the data.
—semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
But Parker has also taken a few creative liberties and made adaptational alterations — including a key conversation that the showrunner now regrets leaving out.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Guardrails must be placed inside legislation to ensure that Texans’ privacy, liberties, safety, job opportunities, and cognition are protected from the rise of Artificial Intelligence.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
My issue isn’t with the liberties themselves—every good adaptation takes its share of them.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberties
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The Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The site is currently occupied by Cool River Cafe, a steak and seafood restaurant at the airport that also includes grab-and-go options, the filing said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The recent arrest of journalist Don Lemon and others covering Minnesota protests should alarm every American who values constitutional freedoms.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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Public universities are already required to respect its community's First Amendment rights, but the principles symbolize an administration's commitment to protect those freedoms.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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And that forces Yoshida’s character to confront her own choices and those of her grandmother, as each generation of women navigates the complexities of love, sacrifice and family expectations.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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Caldwell, Kuna and Eagle voters may soon have different choices in their city elections.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Liberties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberties. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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