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as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
the director agreed to make the film only on the condition that she be given complete autonomy for the casting
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as in independence
the state of being free from the control or power of another
finding the mother country's treatment of them oppressive and intolerable, the 13 British colonies made the momentous decision to seek autonomy
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Recent Examples of autonomy
This is followed by Saturn retrograde in Aries on July 13, urging you to reconsider your approach to autonomy and freedom.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Having open and honest conversations as a family can help mitigate tension and give more autonomy to the young adults in the household.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 July 2025
The district has some autonomy under the 1973 Home Rule Act, which grants residents the ability to manage affairs by electing a mayor and city council members.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 8 July 2025
The trust would redirect funds to train conservative, biblically faithful ministers, support their salaries in struggling churches, and secure congregational autonomy from progressive denominational gatekeepers.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for autonomy
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Having open and honest conversations as a family can help mitigate tension and give more autonomy to the young adults in the household.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 July 2025
The district has some autonomy under the 1973 Home Rule Act, which grants residents the ability to manage affairs by electing a mayor and city council members.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 8 July 2025
The trust would redirect funds to train conservative, biblically faithful ministers, support their salaries in struggling churches, and secure congregational autonomy from progressive denominational gatekeepers.
—The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for autonomy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autonomy
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Original price: $495 For a simple desk that provides storage and won’t take up a ton of space, this Canal three-drawer desk is a strong choice.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The award-winning Financial Services Commission ensures adherence to global standards, making the jurisdiction a top choice for cross-border investment.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Foster self-confidence and independence in your child.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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A little more than a week later, the Smithsonian asserts its independence and throws its support behind its secretary Lonnie G. Bunch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 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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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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In 18th-century slave-holding Brazil, Anna Borges fought for her freedom.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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The club have given me this bit of freedom to make a decision.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 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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“Autonomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autonomy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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