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also sovranties
1
as in independencies
the state of being free from the control or power of another
upon leaving home she felt that she had achieved sovereignty for the first time in her life
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2
as in states
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
as parts of the same sovereignty, the states should not enact laws intended to harm one another economically
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3
as in dominations
controlling power or influence over others
the gradual sovereignty of English as the language of international communication
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Recent Examples of sovereignties
The Black Sea region stands out as a canvas of chokepoints and competing sovereignties, of energy routes and grain corridors, of overlapping jurisdictions and unresolved conflicts.
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Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereignties
Noun
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However, blood testing kits aren't legal in some states.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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But as the industry has shifted and studio and indie productions have increasingly looked to set up farther afield to benefit from more attractive tax credits in other states and nations, production in the Big Apple has been waning.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When asked to name all five freedoms, only one in 10 could do so, which is still up from 6% last year.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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And while the sadness is real, Jones said this new chapter has brought some unexpected freedoms.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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But as the industry has shifted and studio and indie productions have increasingly looked to set up farther afield to benefit from more attractive tax credits in other states and nations, production in the Big Apple has been waning.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rather than expanding the Abraham Accords and paving the way for further normalization between Israel and Arab nations, unchecked Israeli overreach will drive America’s Arab and Muslim allies into parallel security arrangements of their own.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the company’s employment status offers Uber some financial liberties, mandating a camera could undermine Uber’s legal defense that the company is treating its drivers like employees.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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His spiky ‘do was a result of giving a hairdresser friend, Christina Jones, creative liberties, Fieri told PEOPLE in 2022.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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These experts said the changes also run the risk of driving top talent toward other countries.—
Ashley Capoot,Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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In addition to being sold in the United States, the meal is available in nearly 70 countries.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was set so far after the different kingdoms, fiefdoms and ruling factions have grown.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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But kingdoms don’t abandon their crown jewels easily.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sovereignties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereignties. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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