liberties

plural of liberty

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Recent Examples of liberties 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 The decision was ultimately reversed by a New York Supreme Court judge, on the grounds that Warren violated the populace’s religious liberties. Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 The legislation stalled in the Senate after nonprofit and civil-liberties organizations raised significant due-process concerns. Brian Peckrill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Taylor is charged with felony indecent liberties with a student by school guardian, officials said. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Creative liberties include a romance between Borden and the family’s live-in maid, Bridget Sullivan (Vicky Krieps). David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026 The Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas, which had a representative at the meeting, put out a statement saying the surveillance is a threat to constitutional liberties. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Working outside the glossy magazines allows for certain liberties. Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberties
Noun
  • Of satisfyingly crunchy crusts and chewy interiors, there are plenty of options to choose from.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Stronger cash flow, better loss data and greater balance-sheet capacity can give leadership options that were impractical earlier in the company’s development.
    Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Stewart observed that as newlyweds, their joint choices add extra charm to the collection’s significance.
    Clara Hillis, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There’s ambiguity in both characters’ choices, making for a tough film that refuses to provide easy answers.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Liberties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberties. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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