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
That legal philosophy — that national security interests take precedence over individual liberties — is likely what the Trump administration is banking on to deport students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests.
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 27 Mar. 2025
America stands apart from our rival due to our commitment to liberty and free market principles.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Amber waves of grain, liberty and justice for all, the only wealthy nation on earth without federally mandated paid sick leave.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
White liberty was thus constructed as something supported by Black slavery.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Mar. 2025
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 27 Mar. 2025
America stands apart from our rival due to our commitment to liberty and free market principles.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Amber waves of grain, liberty and justice for all, the only wealthy nation on earth without federally mandated paid sick leave.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
White liberty was thus constructed as something supported by Black slavery.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liberty
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With a user-friendly interface and rich features, Zoom has been the top choice for video calls.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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With this versatility in mind, color choices range from neutral black to navy, beige, or off-white.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their expertise and training usually have their roots in Western, individualistic contexts, steeping them in ideals such as autonomy, empowerment, egalitarianism, and authenticity.—
David Livermore,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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These situations provide excellent opportunities for the other to have complete autonomy over the decisions.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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Trusted resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats usually have plenty of options (and with surprisingly affordable prices).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tilt them up for a loveseat, or lay them down flat for more seating options for you and your guests.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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They were met by thousands of U.S. protesters, and a symbolic call for sovereignty turned into a bloody clash, sparking yearslong discussions about how Panama could take over the canal.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
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China claims sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea and has accused the Philippines—a U.S. treaty ally—of acting as a proxy in American efforts to contain its influence.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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Promoting public understanding of the principles of our freedoms is a critical component in the civic education of the citizens of the United States, Florida and each community.—
Lonnie Groot,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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As an instructor for small children in her early career, Daube seeks to retain the freedom and fearless approach to art.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The manager leads on a wide range of complex duties requiring a high degree of independence and discretionary judgment.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Liberty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberty. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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