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freelance

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adjective

free·​lance ˈfrē-ˌlan(t)s How to pronounce freelance (audio)
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a
: of, relating to, or being a freelancer : independent
a freelance writer/photographer
freelance careers
working on a freelance basis
b
: done by a freelancer
freelance writing/photography
2
: not sponsored by or affiliated with an organization or authority
a freelance army
The Seoul government reacted sternly to [Sun Myung] Moon's freelance diplomacy, accusing him of "causing a split in national opinion." Paul Blustein
freelance adverb

freelance

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verb

freelanced; freelancing; freelances

intransitive verb

: to act or work as a freelancer
She freelances for a local newspaper.
… after graduating from the Philadelphia College of Art, he [John Mecray] freelanced as an illustrator and taught drawing classes at his alma mater. Nautical World

transitive verb

: to produce as a freelancer
For a while, as he looked about for another book subject, Mr. [Tracy] Kidder freelanced articles for the Atlantic Monthly magazine. Edwin McDowell

freelance

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noun

plural freelances
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: a person who pursues a profession without a long-term commitment to any one employer : freelancer
… the 42-year-old writer, who is now working on a book about Evelyn Waugh and his circle, described himself as a full-time freelance. Herbert Mitgang
2
usually free lance plural free lances
a
: a mercenary soldier especially of the Middle Ages : condottiere
b
: a person who acts independently without being affiliated with or authorized by an organization (such as a political party)
ran for office as a political free lance
"Have you been making your addresses as a free lance or under the auspices of the Speakers' Bureau … ?" she was asked. Edwin L. James

Example Sentences

Adjective I wrote a freelance article for a nature magazine.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth Earl is a freelance reporter based on the Kenai Peninsula. Elizabeth Earl For Alaska Journal Of Commerce, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Police and federal agents soon arrived on the scene and faced off with rioters, according to another freelance reporter. Michael Lee, Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2021 Federal agents reportedly used pepper balls in an attempt to disperse the crowd, freelance reporter Grace Morgan reported. Fox News, 11 Apr. 2021 Now a freelance reporter, Castle, 27, stressed the lack of diversity among the ranks at KCRW. Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2021 In August, freelance sports reporter Nada Sabouri began a 3.5-year jail term at Tehran’s Evin prison, five years after she was originally sentenced. Wired Staff, Wired, 1 Feb. 2021 Melanie Rud is a freelance beauty writer, editor, and expert living in Chicago. Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 The Daily Jeff, for instance, is left with one sports reporter, besides freelance contributions. Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022
Verb
Under Knox, she was called upon to freelance and improvise more, make decisions in the flow of the game. Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 Haynes retired in 1999, but continued throughout the years to freelance for different stations and also create her own show called the Trudy Haynes Show; episodes can be found on YouTube. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2022 The senior-to-be already is drawing some comparisons to the Bills’ Josh Allen because of his size – 6-foot-3, 232 pounds – and his ability to freelance on the move and make some big runs. Matt Young, Chron, 3 May 2022 This shift to freelance journalism changes the way that brands should approach media relationships and pitching. Yec, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 The bus service is run by Raffaele, an unemployed nurse who decided to set up his own company to help freelance nurses like himself travel to the north at low cost to pass an exam that will secure them a job in the public health system. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 13 Apr. 2022 The mobile banking platform Oxygen caters to freelance creators and entrepreneurs, such as those who arrive with an O-1 visa. Sergey Mosunov, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022 On issues from health care to religious liberty and beyond, there is room for justices across the political spectrum to freelance. Joel Mathis, The Week, 1 July 2021 Not coincidentally, the number of Americans who freelance at least part-time grew 11% to 59 million between 2014 and 2020. Noah Lang, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2021
Noun
Philip Ellis is a freelance writer and journalist from the United Kingdom covering pop culture, relationships and LGBTQ+ issues. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 10 Sep. 2022 The author is a college counselor and a freelance writer. Kirsten Wasson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Christina Pérez is a freelance writer covering people, places, ideas, and things. Christina Pérez, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 Rachel Simon is a freelance writer for Better Homes & Gardens. Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Joe Yogerst is a freelance writer based in California. Joe Yogerst, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 For many, that proximity of wilderness and city is a defining joy of living in Anchorage, said Frank Baker, an Eagle River resident, former member of the Chugach State Park Citizens Advisory Board, freelance writer and frequent hiker in the park. Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Nikita Charuza is a freelance writer covering beauty, style, and wellness. Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 Dorothy Dworkin is a freelance writer and writing teacher. Dorothy Dworkin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1902, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of freelance was in 1819

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