FREEDOMS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

freedoms

noun

plural of freedom

as in independencies

the state of being free from the control or power of another we owe our freedom to the untold numbers of soldiers who have fought in our nation's wars since its founding

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as in latitudes

the right to act or move freely as special guests of the owners, the youngsters had full freedom of the resort and its private beach

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Recent Examples of freedoms The Pentagon last week fired Erik Slavin, the outlet’s editor-in-chief, Max Lederer, its publisher, and Lara Korte, a reporter who covers the Middle East — a blow to press freedoms within the US military. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The current climate demands bold, courageous leadership to defend our constitutional freedoms. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Or who simply cares about the rights of people to determine their future and that of their land, particularly in a country where those freedoms have been restricted in the past. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 Many observers say the convictions were the latest case reflecting the decline in freedoms in the former British colony that returned to Chinese rule in 1997. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 This is a celebration of our country, the freedoms we’ve been given, the opportunity that we’ve been given. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Observers say the activists' prosecution and the disappearance of the vigil symbolized the loss of freedoms that Beijing promised to maintain for 50 years when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Political freedoms have often been severely restricted, workers have few rights and power has typically been concentrated in the hands of political elites. — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 Their experiences offer a stark look at the ways Afghan women are treated and their lack of even the most basic individual freedoms under Taliban rule. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Kings were killed, rights proclaimed, independences declared.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Definition of independences

Noun

Unfortunately for observers at mid-northern latitudes, this display occurs lower in the dusk sky than at any other time in Venus's 8-year cycle of recurring appearances.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
For travelers who have had their fill of pool days and triple-digit temperatures, an early taste of fall may sound even better, with mountain getaways and northern latitudes calling.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of latitudes

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Through first-person testimonies and family photos from California communities, the show confronts family separations, civil-liberties violations and the long shadow of deportation campaigns on Mexican American life.

— Isa Farfan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Working outside the glossy magazines allows for certain liberties.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberties

Noun

Several California universities have paused international students’ applications to pursue off-campus internships after the federal government issued guidance last month urging enhanced scrutiny of these work authorizations.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Prior authorizations that required a phone call clear without one.

— Abhinav Shashank, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorizations

Noun

According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Over a span of 24 hours, Krebs said the number of driver’s licenses listed as available grew by almost 400,000.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of licenses

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Then there are the tensions between small island nations who make up the majority of the Forum and its two largest powers and biggest donors, Australia and New Zealand, about their climate efforts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Between the huge practical sets and stunts, the matte paintings and in-camera trickery, the on-location filming, and a leading man at the height of his movie star powers, Spielberg and his team performed the filmmaking equivalent of wizardry.

— Frank DeRuggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

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