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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
Our nation's founding principles of liberty and justice for all compel us to confront inequities and strive for inclusion.
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, Estrada said the families of his clients have citizenship through birthright and, further, his clients cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Those principles are aligned with the Libertarian political philosophy, which generally advocates for the protection of individual liberties.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite taking some creative liberties with the overall Zelda canon, there’s a surprisingly powerful plot in the game that manages to add to the already poignant story behind Nintendo’s opus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Paulette Granberry Russell, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, Estrada said the families of his clients have citizenship through birthright and, further, his clients cannot be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Those principles are aligned with the Libertarian political philosophy, which generally advocates for the protection of individual liberties.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite taking some creative liberties with the overall Zelda canon, there’s a surprisingly powerful plot in the game that manages to add to the already poignant story behind Nintendo’s opus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
Noun
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In a lengthy news conference after casting his vote on Sunday, Lukashenko maintained that Belarus is a democracy because his rivals were given a choice.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Other Types of Hair Removal Electrolysis and laser hair removal aren't the only choices for removing unwanted hair.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Research highlights three tensions in particular which, if left unchecked, risk alienating employees and failing to deliver the benefits of job deconstruction: Balancing autonomy and control, balancing detachment and belonging, and balancing growth and stability.—
Philip Rogiers
David G. Collings,
Harvard Business Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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From its inception, the anti-vaccine movement has been intertwined with a range of political, moral, and spiritual ideas around the rights of the individual versus the community, the limits of governmental power over bodily autonomy and faith in medical expertise, and institutional knowledge.—
Helen L. Murphey / Made by History,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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The cheaper alternative is to switch to physical storage, and this Dual USB 1TB Flash Drive is an excellent option for just $69.97 (reg.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
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Promoting school choice is fundamentally about promoting the broadest array of options possible, because, as everyone knows, kids are different, with different needs, interests, strengths and weaknesses.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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Colombia’s action came as numerous countries in Latin America are attempting to figure out how to deal with the week-old Trump administration, pledging cooperation on some immigration issues but also seeking fair treatment and respect for their own national sovereignty.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Still, both advisers said that the commission has the power to protect Europe’s sovereignty, and to force the platforms to be more transparent.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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The long-time friends are torn between loyalty and survival, with Adamo’s rise, police pressure and gang violence threatening to destroy their bond and chance at freedom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the Taliban closed at least 12 media outlets, both public and private, according to RSF, which ranked Afghanistan 178 out of 180 countries in its latest press freedom index.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Gianna and her father continued to share a love of the game and his mini-me was quickly on her way to carving out her own path in basketball.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, affectionally known as Gigi, were on their way to a youth basketball game in Thousand Oaks, Calif. when their helicopter crashed, killing both of them as well as seven other passengers.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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At a news conference, Chair Jerome Powell deflected questions about President Donald Trump — who has repeatedly challenged the Fed’s independence — but that didn’t stop the president from attacking the central bank and its chair in a Truth Social post later in the day. 4.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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