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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Perun had no career ambitions in the Army, affording him a degree of independence.
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Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Presenting him with an honorary doctorate, Kratz praised Jenney’s independence, individuality, steadfast commitment to his vision, and ability to create his own luck and success.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
Nearly 90 percent favor some version of Taiwan’s current ambiguous status quo: self-ruling, separate from China, but short of full formal independence.
—Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Kids also need more independence, free play and responsibility in the real world.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
This drama explores the chasm between Moore's aspirations for her son and Wolfhard's own pursuit of fame and independence.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Equally important were two political bedrocks: a democratic culture built over the years since independence, and the institutional foundation of democracy – an independent judiciary.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Delineating the two medications is more important than ever as the Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a case that could sharply limit access to mifepristone and diminish the independence of the Food and Drug Administration.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
In Latin America, solidarity movements succeeded in an extended campaign for independence from the Spanish crown, though, as Perl-Rosenthal notes, the revolutionary results frequently assumed an illiberal cast.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
Presenting him with an honorary doctorate, Kratz praised Jenney’s independence, individuality, steadfast commitment to his vision, and ability to create his own luck and success.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
Nearly 90 percent favor some version of Taiwan’s current ambiguous status quo: self-ruling, separate from China, but short of full formal independence.
—Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Kids also need more independence, free play and responsibility in the real world.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
This drama explores the chasm between Moore's aspirations for her son and Wolfhard's own pursuit of fame and independence.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Equally important were two political bedrocks: a democratic culture built over the years since independence, and the institutional foundation of democracy – an independent judiciary.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Delineating the two medications is more important than ever as the Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a case that could sharply limit access to mifepristone and diminish the independence of the Food and Drug Administration.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
In Latin America, solidarity movements succeeded in an extended campaign for independence from the Spanish crown, though, as Perl-Rosenthal notes, the revolutionary results frequently assumed an illiberal cast.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
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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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