independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being independent
2
archaic
: competence sense 2
Examples of independence in a Sentence
She asserted her independence from her parents by getting her own apartment.
He has shown a fierce independence of spirit.
A month after independence, elections were held.
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The region’s hip-hop culture is known for its independence and insular spirit born of a combination of pimp culture, Black Panther ideology, and funk music.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
Mossad leadership has in past decades made direct contact with Iraqi Kurdish officials, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first and potentially only world leader to support the KRG's independence bid in 2017, prompting further regional backlash.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In Alex’s case, real help meant building independence, not offering quick fixes.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The region’s hip-hop culture is known for its independence and insular spirit born of a combination of pimp culture, Black Panther ideology, and funk music.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
Mossad leadership has in past decades made direct contact with Iraqi Kurdish officials, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first and potentially only world leader to support the KRG's independence bid in 2017, prompting further regional backlash.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In Alex’s case, real help meant building independence, not offering quick fixes.
—Inga Bielińska, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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independence
noun
in·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
: the quality or state of being independent : freedom from outside control or support
Geographical Definition
Independence
geographical name
In·de·pen·dence
ˌin-də-ˈpen-dən(t)s
city in western Missouri east of Kansas City population 116,830
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