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 right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Advertisement By the time of the civil rights movement, broader social and cultural changes had strengthened individuals’ sense of personal liberty, and activism challenged policy brutality and discretionary overreach.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
These take extraordinary liberties with the source texts to make the stories fit the vampire model.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the car industry has wrapped itself in the language of liberty.
—Henrietta Moore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Advertisement By the time of the civil rights movement, broader social and cultural changes had strengthened individuals’ sense of personal liberty, and activism challenged policy brutality and discretionary overreach.
—Time, 16 Sep. 2025
These take extraordinary liberties with the source texts to make the stories fit the vampire model.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the car industry has wrapped itself in the language of liberty.
—Henrietta Moore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
Noun
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These days, the healthy beverage of choice is more likely to be a protein-and-collagen smoothie or a matcha latte whipped with some sort of non-dairy milk.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 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
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Octopus researchers have observed some of these arm preferences in lab settings before.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Instead of recommending a high-risk product, the assistant offers a diversified strategy aligned with the customer’s preferences.—
Ed Macosky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To wander without intent, without surveillance, without the anticipation of acquisition and without expectation that the walk might benefit anything other than our freedom of spirit.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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With China, that still means a bigger bonus, and the freedom to secure it by nearly any means the board and management elect.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though murder is the most severe metric, the deaths-only data approach entirely excludes acts of arson, assault, and vandalism, all typical tactics of leftist antifascist militants used to intimidate political opponents and pave the way for a revolution.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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This has yet to be confirmed, but the way that the Cardinals' back was carted off the field pointed to things being very serious.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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