1
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
The plaintiffs also claimed that the school's practices have violated the girls' religious liberties.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Another liberty was taken when choosing a location.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Under state law, the lawsuit also brings forward allegations of assault and battery, liberty deprivation/false imprisonment, invasion of privacy and negligent training, supervision and retention.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This is exacerbated by a script that condenses events to the point where no artistic liberties could reasonably fit.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Another liberty was taken when choosing a location.
—Tomris Laffly, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Under state law, the lawsuit also brings forward allegations of assault and battery, liberty deprivation/false imprisonment, invasion of privacy and negligent training, supervision and retention.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This is exacerbated by a script that condenses events to the point where no artistic liberties could reasonably fit.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
Noun
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The glamorous look is more daring than Robbie's usual red carpet choices, but stands out as a striking entry in the naked dress trend.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The choice is still ours to make.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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From Kerouac’s On the Road to Ridley Scott’s Thelma and Louise, the car has been our cultural shorthand for autonomy and escape.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Charter schools are created as public school options within the public school setting that are managed by independent boards.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Peace cannot be achieved by ceding sovereignty.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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As with much of the South China Sea, Beijing asserts sovereignty over wide swaths of territory that overlap with claims by other governments—including the Philippines.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Before the Euros, players were asked to rank their penalty preference from one to 11.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Critics and rights groups argued that both the ban and the bill function as tools for censorship, threatening freedom of expression, press freedom and fundamental rights.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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There’s a certain freedom not having social media available from your app launcher, knowing you won’t get disturbed on this device, but are still able to sit back with a good book, some light jazz, and… not much else.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Selena Gomez’s Emmys 2025 manicure was barely there, in the best way.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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The craft seller at a roadside market is earning her independence.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The trial and prosecution of Bolsonaro became a test for the independence of Brazilian judiciary, which did not buckle under domestic or international political pressure.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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