AUTONOMIES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

autonomies

noun

plural of autonomy

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the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions the director agreed to make the film only on the condition that she be given complete autonomy for the casting

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the state of being free from the control or power of another finding the mother country's treatment of them oppressive and intolerable, the 13 British colonies made the momentous decision to seek autonomy

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Noun

Additionally, the platform should align with the cultural values of the organization and also the personal choices of the individual.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Definition of choices

Noun

Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Several said the American dream has become a reality, offering them economic opportunities, newfound freedoms, and a better quality of life.

— Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Definition of freedoms

Noun

Though their creative liberties leaned in different directions, neither was a particular stickler for the truth.

— Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
At every turn, there have been forces of reaction seeking to claw back the extension of our rights and liberties to more people.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026

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