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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In fact, the grant had been given a high grade by an independent panel charged with selecting grant recipients; neither Morens nor Fauci was personally involved in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

This story about student debt relief was produced by the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Welsh Labour said its vision was for "an energy independent Wales, built on clean, homegrown energy, that bring skilled jobs and lower energy bills".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Under Hopkins, Amazon partnered with Wonder Project, an independent studio that produces religious content, and released its “House of David” series about the biblical figure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The dream of an independent Confederate States of America had long since died.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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