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
Thank you for giving me the creative liberty to challenge myself.
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Caché McClay, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Several religious leaders and a leading legal religious protection institute have backed the group's efforts to preserve Oak Flat, one of the Apache people's most sacred sites, in the interest of religious liberty and the First Amendment's establishment clause.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
That same spirit — to broaden our embrace of liberty with each generation — has marked the arc of American progress.
—Sam Raus, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
These actions seek to undermine the very fabric of the democracy on which the Council of Europe and its member States are founded by their destruction of individual freedoms, their suppression of political liberties and their blatant disregard for the rule of law.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Caché McClay, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Several religious leaders and a leading legal religious protection institute have backed the group's efforts to preserve Oak Flat, one of the Apache people's most sacred sites, in the interest of religious liberty and the First Amendment's establishment clause.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
That same spirit — to broaden our embrace of liberty with each generation — has marked the arc of American progress.
—Sam Raus, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
These actions seek to undermine the very fabric of the democracy on which the Council of Europe and its member States are founded by their destruction of individual freedoms, their suppression of political liberties and their blatant disregard for the rule of law.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
Noun
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Patton believes that people sometimes make choices out of a fear of being alone instead of waiting for the person they are meant to be with.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Investigate the relationship between immediate and medium-term returns following the announcement to inform your choices.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead, managers should empower teams with clear goals, autonomy and accountability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Even so, ever since Trump took office for a second time and started to consolidate his control over the entire federal government—including supposedly independent agencies—the autonomy of the Fed has again been called into question.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Some analysts have argued the GENIUS Act could make stablecoins a more trustworthy option among new investors, as stablecoins account for a potential $238 billion market, according to CoinDesk.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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With strong regulatory foresight and a commitment to digital sovereignty, the region is turning trust and transparency into competitive advantages.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The East Asian neighbors have two ongoing disputes in the East China Sea: one over the sovereignty of the uninhabited Senkaku island group—administered by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as the Diaoyu Islands—and the other over energy exploration in the region.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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But with that freedom comes new pressures—ones that might be even more demanding than the old rules.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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The fight for freedom has defined the American story for centuries.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stassi will look to fight her way onto the podium in New Orleans.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, the brothers looked for a way to support charities fighting for clean drinking water around the world and thought of the potential impact of undertaking a big physical challenge.—
Quinta Thomson,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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This is how children learn independence and responsibility—through trial and error, Chavez explains.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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China’s diplomatic rhetoric emphasizes its commitment to national sovereignty and independence and its opposition to the use of force against other states—principles that align with the UN Charter and that reflect Ukraine’s position.—
Da Wei,
Foreign Affairs,
29 July 2025
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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 10 Aug. 2025.
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