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independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /
ADJECTIVE
liberated, free
Synonyms
STRONGEST
autonomous nonpartisan self-reliant self-sufficient separate sovereign
STRONG
absolute
WEAK
autarchic autarchical freewheeling individualistic nonaligned on one's own self-contained self-determining self-governing self-ruling self-supporting separated unaided unallied unconnected unconstrained uncontrolled unregimented
Antonyms
WEAK
dependent subordinate subservient

Example Sentences

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The Senior Citizens League, an independent nonprofit, puts the figure lower, at 2.8%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In a statement the church trustees said that the areas for improvement highlighted in the independent report had been implemented, or were "in the final stages of implementation".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Smith: We gave women permission to be independent and not be defined by a man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The program also includes legal benefits, including the ability to arbitrate disputes abroad at independent tribunals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Not that she’s not independent overall, but she doesn’t have a record label behind her.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas