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as in choice
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 autonomy
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 liberty
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.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Religious liberty deserves better.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 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
Do not just complain and comply, but engage in courageous resistance for liberty and justice for all.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for liberty
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Religious liberty deserves better.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 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
Do not just complain and comply, but engage in courageous resistance for liberty and justice for all.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for liberty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
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If you’re tempted to uproot your current life and spend your days at a higher elevation, the following mountain towns and cities—all recommended by real estate experts—are great choices.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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And electors in any country in the world make their choices, and those choices have to be respected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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That impetus brought Lance Hammer back out of the woodwork, a gauntlet thrown to himself to think through problematic contradictions involving the quite different — and often sparring — human verticals of capability, autonomy, and decline.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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Navigating such thorny topics as consent and autonomy in the throes of dementia, the film is relentless in its exploration of impossible-to-answer questions, and uses, as its vessel, three sensational performers who make its drama both luminous and entirely devastating.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Scroll on for our favorite breathable bedding finds for every sleeper, including French linen, cotton percale, and refreshing eucalyptus Tencel options.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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Frozen and on-the-rocks options include fruit and spicy variations.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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His detention on Thursday drew sharp condemnation from press freedom advocates, who described it as an attack on media independence and democratic norms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The state’s Republican governor, Henry McMaster, and major GOP candidates to replace him have largely framed their responses to the measles outbreak around the concept of medical freedom, particularly when discussing vaccine mandates.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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No matter your preference, understanding what sets each type apart puts you in a better position to build a home that’s both comfortable and well-styled.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Police repeatedly shut roads to give preference to VIP movement at the summit, creating chaos in the city of 20 million people.—
Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Suggesting even nominal support for Israeli sovereignty over much of the Middle East is an unprecedented departure from American foreign policy.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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These include emotional regulation, giving and receiving feedback, independence and teamwork.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Like Fed officials who vote on interest-rate decisions, researchers at the 12 regional banks and Board of Governors go to great lengths to establish independence from outside political actors.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 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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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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