1
as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding
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as in latitude
the right to act or move freely
as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach
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Recent Examples of freedom
Olympic legends Tommie Smith and John Carlos, fists raised on the 1968 podium, were honored once again, while Ben Haith, designer of the Juneteenth flag, brought the emblem of freedom to the runway.
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Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Andrew can see in Lucas an opportunity of freedom and authentic life.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025
This book is meant to capture a moment alive with promise and possibility, when Koreans were seized by dreams of freedom and starting anew.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Rahmani explains that there isn’t a freedom-of-speech protection with private employers.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Andrew can see in Lucas an opportunity of freedom and authentic life.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025
This book is meant to capture a moment alive with promise and possibility, when Koreans were seized by dreams of freedom and starting anew.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Rahmani explains that there isn’t a freedom-of-speech protection with private employers.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for freedom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freedom
Noun
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Similar to the fearless lion, Robin doesn’t hide from love and works hard to secure her independence.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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But with the White House poised to nominate a new chair next year, and with Miran’s unusual dual role spotlighting the political crosscurrents, Zandi warned the institution’s independence could soon be tested.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glow of zodiacal light aligns with the ecliptic — the sun’s path through the zodiac constellations and the plane of the solar system — which is steep at the equator and sloped at mid-northern latitudes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ozone is produced primarily at latitudes nearer the equator.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
16 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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The judge denied some of Corpus’ broader requests, including documents related to budget authorization for the contract, ruling that category was not included in the original California Public Records Act request.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The documents include an invoice that demonstrates the product was sourced directly from a brand owner or manufacturer, or a letter of authorization from the brand owner that stated the seller was allowed to offer the product.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Timchenko emphasizes that personal liberties enable speed and innovation, allowing entrepreneurs to mobilize resources and execute projects efficiently and effectively.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And even some vaccine proponents are supporting the new policy in the name of promoting individual liberties.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Touch controls aren't supported here.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The ability to drive may feel like liberation.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Education explicitly oriented toward liberation—not that which either explicitly or implicitly upholds the status quo—is vital to the process of conscientization.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump told reporters the FCC should consider the content of what is broadcast when considering licenses.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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In an interview with Fox News late Wednesday, Carr praised the moves by Nexstar and Sinclair, noting that pulling Kimmel's show aligned with the conditional broadcast licenses each company holds, which require programming to serve the public interest.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freedom. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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