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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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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With more injuries than several teams combined, the Los Angeles Dodgers have no choice but to add to their bullpen at the trade deadline.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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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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The combination of limited production capacity and expensive weapons sometimes constrained the government’s options.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The Colorado college town beat out Cincinnati and Salt Lake City after the festival brass started exploring relocation options in 2024, with Boulder chosen for its mountain views reminiscent of Park City’s own as well as its vibrant arts community.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
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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Plastic kits allow for greater freedom of assembly and wilder designs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
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
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The task force would submit a report with recommendations to the state Legislature after examining the systemic causes of violence against African American women and girls, ways to help victims' families heal, methods to track data to understand the scope of the issue and more.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Or the ways that the Reyes family has lived in fear since Jose and his father were detained in early May.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Still, activists among these communities frequently accuse the government of oppression, while others have taken up arms in the name of greater autonomy or even independence.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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This funding will help provide the tools and resources these new young adults need to obtain temporary housing, bridging the gap between foster care and independence.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
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 7 Aug. 2025.
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