28 Synonyms & Antonyms For INDEPENDENT

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Definitions 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

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Lesley said she "always brought her daughter up to be an independent woman, to take up space and to be who she is".

From BBC

While other electric newcomers such as Rivian Automotive and Lucid Motors have taken the same approach, dealers said that because Scout is a Volkswagen Group company, it must sell cars through independent, franchised dealerships.

From The Wall Street Journal

Larkin, who has previously appeared in major Hollywood productions such as London Has Fallen opposite Gerard Butler, is returning to his roots for this independent film, set in Scotland.

From BBC

Better known as Balen, Shah leveraged his music fame and strong social media following to become Kathmandu's first independent mayor in 2022.

From Barron's

On Monday night I gently suggested that forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, the UK government's independent forecaster, could prove rather out of date even before publication on Tuesday.

From BBC

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