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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Since then there has been a minor resurgence via boutique independent manufacturers, but one seldom sees a pinball machine in everyday spaces anymore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Harrods told BBC London the independent external investigation it had established into whether any current employees knew about the alleged abuse was concluding.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A spokesman for the British prime minister's office said: "The summit will advance work towards a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping once the conflict ends."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“It seems unlikely that industry rivals, consumer groups and antitrust authorities would simply go along with this,” said Stephen Trent, an independent aviation analyst.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Polyphony is a word that refers to multiple independent lines of music sung at the same time.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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