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
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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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Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, entrepreneurship offers the potential for greater flexibility and independence but comes with irregular income, longer hours, and higher levels of stress, especially in the beginning stages.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Holzhammer, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Although Trump remains an advocate of U.S. energy dominance and independence, Alamariu expects this stance will help oil stocks more than oil prices.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, entrepreneurship offers the potential for greater flexibility and independence but comes with irregular income, longer hours, and higher levels of stress, especially in the beginning stages.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/independence. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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