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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But he added that the company would be cutting some costs as it prepares for Allen’s arrival, and said the company would set up BuzzFeed Studios and Tasty as a new independent entity.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

There are two independent American films in the main competition: "Paper Tiger" by James Gray, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, as well as "The Man I Love" by Ira Sachs featuring Rami Malek.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He added that the bank at Treasury’s request arranged for several independent reviews of its operations that found the allegations were unsubstantiated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

This independent streak has helped Nollywood weather the ups and downs of the international streaming economy, dominated by the same handful of players in West Africa as it is in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Once Japanese banks, now Korean independent banks after World War II had ended.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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