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as in autonomy
the ability to care for one's self
children are supposed to achieve some measure of independence by the time they are 18—so it's time for that 30-year-old to move out!
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as in sovereignty
the state of being free from the control or power of another
college freshmen often revel in their newfound independence
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Recent Examples of independence
The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 July 2025
For him, the independence and sweet, peaceful solitude of the open land comforted and fascinated him.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The leadership at First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville, Texas had originally planned to talk about celebrating independence and the importance of rest at their Sunday services on July 6.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
But a May 22 move by the Supreme Court may signal the end of the NLRB’s independence, say labor leaders, and transform the agency into an extension of the White House.
—Gabriel Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 July 2025
For him, the independence and sweet, peaceful solitude of the open land comforted and fascinated him.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The leadership at First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville, Texas had originally planned to talk about celebrating independence and the importance of rest at their Sunday services on July 6.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
But a May 22 move by the Supreme Court may signal the end of the NLRB’s independence, say labor leaders, and transform the agency into an extension of the White House.
—Gabriel Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for independence
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Decentralized systems thrive on autonomy and adaptability.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Amid rising arrest quotas and shifting enforcement policies, workers report living in fear, losing wages, and facing mounting pressure to surrender autonomy in exchange for continued employment.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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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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That change may leave many disabled individuals without the necessary time to achieve self-sufficiency.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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During a recent interview with Bustle magazine, Hudson opened about the importance of teaching her kids self-sufficiency.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Such academic collaborations were not contradictory to the North Korean credo of Juche (self-reliance) but rather a means of furthering the resilience capacity of the country’s ecological system which inherently transcends borders.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Stacy sought to foster emotional and physical self-reliance among its campers, according to Texas Monthly, which cited an old brochure from her time.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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“Independence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independence. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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